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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D4D8ED — Periwinkle
#D4D8ED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #D4D8ED
- f4f5fa
- d3d7ed
- b2badf
- 919cd1
- 707ec3
- 4f60b5
- 3f4d96
- 313c75
- 232b54
- 151a33
- 080912
Color schemes using #D4D8ED
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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#D4D8ED FAQ
What color is #D4D8ED?
#D4D8ED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 41% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D4D8ED?
#D4D8ED is rgb(212, 216, 237) in RGB, hsl(230, 41%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 9%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D4D8ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.84:1.
What colors go well with #D4D8ED?
Its direct complement is #EDE9D4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDDCD4 and #E5EDD4 gives you contrast without the vibration.