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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2D8EF — Periwinkle
#D2D8EF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #D2D8EF
- f4f5fb
- d1d7ef
- aeb9e3
- 8c9ad6
- 697cca
- 465ebe
- 374c9e
- 2b3b7b
- 1f2a58
- 131a36
- 070913
Color schemes using #D2D8EF
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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#D2D8EF FAQ
What color is #D2D8EF?
#D2D8EF is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 48% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D2D8EF?
#D2D8EF is rgb(210, 216, 239) in RGB, hsl(228, 48%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2D8EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.81:1.
What colors go well with #D2D8EF?
Its direct complement is #EFE9D2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFDBD2 and #E6EFD2 gives you contrast without the vibration.