analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEDEF3 — Periwinkle
#CEDEF3 is a light saturated blue sitting at 214° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#cedef3
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CEDEF3
- f3f7fc
- cdddf3
- a7c4ea
- 81abe1
- 5c91d7
- 3678ce
- 2a62ac
- 204c86
- 173760
- 0e213a
- 050c15
Color schemes using #CEDEF3
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#CEDEF3 FAQ
What color is #CEDEF3?
#CEDEF3 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 61% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CEDEF3?
#CEDEF3 is rgb(206, 222, 243) in RGB, hsl(214, 61%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 9%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEDEF3?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.37:1.
What colors go well with #CEDEF3?
Its direct complement is #F3E3CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F3D0CE and #F1F3CE gives you contrast without the vibration.