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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6C9EE — Periwinkle
#D6C9EE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 261° 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.
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Tints and shades of #D6C9EE
- f6f3fb
- dbd0f0
- c0ace5
- a588da
- 8a65ce
- 6f41c3
- 5a33a2
- 46287e
- 321d5b
- 1f1137
- 0b0613
Color schemes using #D6C9EE
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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#D6C9EE FAQ
What color is #D6C9EE?
#D6C9EE is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 52% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6C9EE?
#D6C9EE is rgb(214, 201, 238) in RGB, hsl(261, 52%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 16%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6C9EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.45:1.
What colors go well with #D6C9EE?
Its direct complement is #E1EEC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEE8C9 and #CEEEC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.