COLOR
#C5CEED
≈ Frozen Periwinkle
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On white
Aa
1.56:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
11.19:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(11.19:1)
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Normal vision#C5CEED
Protanopia#C5D0EE
Deuteranopia#C3CDEC
Tritanopia#BCD4D8
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Colors that go with Frozen Periwinkle
Frozen Periwinkle sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
Closest named, CSS & systems
Colour nameFrozen Periwinkle#C9D1EFΔE 0.9CSS nameLightsteelblue#B0C4DEΔE 6.1Web-safe#CCCCFF#CCCCFFΔE 5.8
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Frozen Periwinkle — meaning & where to use it
Frozen Periwinkle is a light, airy blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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