analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6D5DC — Pearl
#D6D5DC is a light desaturated beige sitting at 249° 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.
#d6d5dc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D6D5DC
- f7f7f8
- dedde3
- c5c4cd
- acaab8
- 9390a3
- 7a778d
- 646174
- 4e4c5b
- 383641
- 222127
- 0c0c0e
Color schemes using #D6D5DC
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
#D6D5DC FAQ
What color is #D6D5DC?
#D6D5DC is a shade of pearl in the beige family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 9% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6D5DC?
#D6D5DC is rgb(214, 213, 220) in RGB, hsl(249, 9%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6D5DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.41:1.
What colors go well with #D6D5DC?
Its direct complement is #DBDCD5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCDAD5 and #D8DCD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.