analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5BDE5 — Mauve
#D5BDE5 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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.
#d5bde5
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D5BDE5
- f8f4fb
- e3d3ed
- cdb1e0
- b88fd3
- a26ec5
- 8d4cb8
- 743d98
- 5a2f77
- 412255
- 271534
- 0e0712
Color schemes using #D5BDE5
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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#D5BDE5 FAQ
What color is #D5BDE5?
#D5BDE5 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 43% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5BDE5?
#D5BDE5 is rgb(213, 189, 229) in RGB, hsl(276, 43%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 17%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5BDE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.24:1.
What colors go well with #D5BDE5?
Its direct complement is #CDE5BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1E5BD and #BDE5C1 gives you contrast without the vibration.