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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9BBED — Mauve
#D9BBED is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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 #D9BBED
- f8f3fc
- e3cef2
- cfa9e8
- ba84de
- a55fd4
- 913acb
- 772da8
- 5d2383
- 43195e
- 280f39
- 0e0514
Color schemes using #D9BBED
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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#D9BBED FAQ
What color is #D9BBED?
#D9BBED is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D9BBED?
#D9BBED is rgb(217, 187, 237) in RGB, hsl(276, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 21%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9BBED?
White text on this background reaches 1.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.28:1.
What colors go well with #D9BBED?
Its direct complement is #CFEDBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E8EDBB and #BBEDC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.