analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D3D8E9 — Periwinkle
#D3D8E9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 226° 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.
#d3d8e9
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D3D8E9
- f5f6fa
- d6daea
- b6bfda
- 97a3cb
- 7888bb
- 596cab
- 47588e
- 38446f
- 28314f
- 181e30
- 090b11
Color schemes using #D3D8E9
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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#D3D8E9 FAQ
What color is #D3D8E9?
#D3D8E9 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 33% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D3D8E9?
#D3D8E9 is rgb(211, 216, 233) in RGB, hsl(226, 33%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 7%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D3D8E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.77:1.
What colors go well with #D3D8E9?
Its direct complement is #E9E4D3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9D9D3 and #E3E9D3 gives you contrast without the vibration.