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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5B6D7 — Lilac
#D5B6D7 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 296° 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 #D5B6D7
- f9f5fa
- e8d7e9
- d6b9d8
- c59ac8
- b37cb7
- a15ea6
- 854c8a
- 683b6b
- 4b2a4d
- 2d1a2f
- 100910
Color schemes using #D5B6D7
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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#D5B6D7 FAQ
What color is #D5B6D7?
#D5B6D7 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 29% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5B6D7?
#D5B6D7 is rgb(213, 182, 215) in RGB, hsl(296, 29%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 15%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5B6D7?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.5:1.
What colors go well with #D5B6D7?
Its direct complement is #B9D7B7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C9D7B7 and #B7D7C5 gives you contrast without the vibration.