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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D7D7E5 — Periwinkle
#D7D7E5 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #D7D7E5
- f6f6f9
- d9d9e6
- bdbdd4
- a1a1c1
- 8484af
- 68689c
- 545481
- 424265
- 2f2f48
- 1d1d2c
- 0a0a0f
Color schemes using #D7D7E5
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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#D7D7E5 FAQ
What color is #D7D7E5?
#D7D7E5 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 21% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D7D7E5?
#D7D7E5 is rgb(215, 215, 229) in RGB, hsl(240, 21%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 6%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D7D7E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.74:1.
What colors go well with #D7D7E5?
Its direct complement is #E5E5D7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5DED7 and #DEE5D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.