analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5DDDD — Pearl
#D5DDDD is a light desaturated beige sitting at 180° 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.
#d5dddd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D5DDDD
- f7f8f8
- dce3e3
- c2cece
- a8baba
- 8ea5a5
- 749090
- 5f7676
- 4a5c5c
- 354242
- 202828
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #D5DDDD
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.
Nearby colors
#D5DDDD FAQ
What color is #D5DDDD?
#D5DDDD is a shade of pearl in the beige family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 11% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5DDDD?
#D5DDDD is rgb(213, 221, 221) in RGB, hsl(180, 11%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5DDDD?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.22:1.
What colors go well with #D5DDDD?
Its direct complement is #DDD5D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDD5D9 and #DDD9D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.