analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6BDEB — Mauve
#D6BDEB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 273° 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.
#d6bdeb
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Tints and shades of #D6BDEB
- f8f3fb
- e2cff0
- cbace5
- b588da
- 9f64cf
- 8940c4
- 7032a3
- 58277f
- 3f1c5b
- 261137
- 0d0614
Color schemes using #D6BDEB
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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#D6BDEB FAQ
What color is #D6BDEB?
#D6BDEB is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6BDEB?
#D6BDEB is rgb(214, 189, 235) in RGB, hsl(273, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 20%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6BDEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.34:1.
What colors go well with #D6BDEB?
Its direct complement is #D1EBBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E8EBBD and #BDEBBF gives you contrast without the vibration.