analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4CEED — Periwinkle
#E4CEED is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 283° 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.
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Tints and shades of #E4CEED
- f9f4fb
- e6d2ee
- d3afe2
- c18dd5
- ae6bc8
- 9b49bc
- 803a9c
- 642d79
- 482057
- 2b1435
- 0f0713
Color schemes using #E4CEED
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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#E4CEED FAQ
What color is #E4CEED?
#E4CEED is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 283 degrees, 46% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4CEED?
#E4CEED is rgb(228, 206, 237) in RGB, hsl(283, 46%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 13%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4CEED?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.35:1.
What colors go well with #E4CEED?
Its direct complement is #D7EDCF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6EDCF and #CFEDD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.