analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D3D5E9 — Periwinkle
#D3D5E9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 235° 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.
#d3d5e9
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D3D5E9
- f5f5fa
- d6d7ea
- b6b9da
- 979ccb
- 787ebb
- 5960ab
- 474d8e
- 383c6f
- 282b4f
- 181a30
- 090911
Color schemes using #D3D5E9
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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#D3D5E9 FAQ
What color is #D3D5E9?
#D3D5E9 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 33% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D3D5E9?
#D3D5E9 is rgb(211, 213, 233) in RGB, hsl(235, 33%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 9%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D3D5E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.46:1.
What colors go well with #D3D5E9?
Its direct complement is #E9E7D3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9DCD3 and #E0E9D3 gives you contrast without the vibration.