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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2B9EE — Mauve
#D2B9EE is a light saturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #D2B9EE
- f7f3fc
- dfcdf3
- c6a7ea
- ae81e1
- 955cd7
- 7d36ce
- 662aac
- 502086
- 391760
- 230e3a
- 0c0515
Color schemes using #D2B9EE
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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#D2B9EE FAQ
What color is #D2B9EE?
#D2B9EE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 61% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D2B9EE?
#D2B9EE is rgb(210, 185, 238) in RGB, hsl(268, 61%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2B9EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.91:1.
What colors go well with #D2B9EE?
Its direct complement is #D5EEB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEECB9 and #BBEEB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.