analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2D1EB — Periwinkle
#D2D1EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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.
#d2d1eb
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Tints and shades of #D2D1EB
- f5f4fa
- d5d4ec
- b5b3de
- 9593cf
- 7572c1
- 5551b3
- 444194
- 353374
- 262453
- 171632
- 080812
Color schemes using #D2D1EB
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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#D2D1EB FAQ
What color is #D2D1EB?
#D2D1EB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 39% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D2D1EB?
#D2D1EB is rgb(210, 209, 235) in RGB, hsl(242, 39%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 11%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2D1EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.06:1.
What colors go well with #D2D1EB?
Its direct complement is #EAEBD1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBDFD1 and #DDEBD1 gives you contrast without the vibration.