analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8B6DD — Mauve
#D8B6DD is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 292° 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.
#d8b6dd
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D8B6DD
- f9f5fa
- e8d5eb
- d7b5dc
- c695cd
- b475be
- a355af
- 874491
- 693571
- 4b2651
- 2e1731
- 100811
Color schemes using #D8B6DD
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
#D8B6DD FAQ
What color is #D8B6DD?
#D8B6DD is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 36% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8B6DD?
#D8B6DD is rgb(216, 182, 221) in RGB, hsl(292, 36%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 18%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8B6DD?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.66:1.
What colors go well with #D8B6DD?
Its direct complement is #BBDDB6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFDDB6 and #B6DDC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.