analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5DEC9 — Pearl
#D5DEC9 is a light desaturated green sitting at 86° 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.
#d5dec9
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D5DEC9
- f8f9f6
- e1e7d8
- cad6bb
- b3c49e
- 9db281
- 86a064
- 6e8451
- 56673f
- 3e4a2d
- 252d1c
- 0d100a
Color schemes using #D5DEC9
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
#D5DEC9 FAQ
What color is #D5DEC9?
#D5DEC9 is a shade of pearl in the green family. It has a hue of 86 degrees, 24% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5DEC9?
#D5DEC9 is rgb(213, 222, 201) in RGB, hsl(86, 24%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5DEC9?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.12:1.
What colors go well with #D5DEC9?
Its direct complement is #D2C9DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C9CBDE and #DDC9DE gives you contrast without the vibration.