analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5CCEB — Periwinkle
#D5CCEB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° 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.
#d5cceb
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Tints and shades of #D5CCEB
- f6f4fb
- dad2ee
- beb0e0
- a28fd3
- 866dc6
- 6a4bb9
- 563c99
- 432f78
- 302156
- 1d1434
- 0a0712
Color schemes using #D5CCEB
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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#D5CCEB FAQ
What color is #D5CCEB?
#D5CCEB is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 44% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5CCEB?
#D5CCEB is rgb(213, 204, 235) in RGB, hsl(257, 44%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 13%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5CCEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.67:1.
What colors go well with #D5CCEB?
Its direct complement is #E2EBCC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBE4CC and #D2EBCC gives you contrast without the vibration.