analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAD5ED — Periwinkle
#DAD5ED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #DAD5ED
- f6f4fa
- d9d3ec
- bcb3de
- 9f92d0
- 8371c2
- 6650b4
- 524095
- 403274
- 2e2454
- 1c1633
- 0a0812
Color schemes using #DAD5ED
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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#DAD5ED FAQ
What color is #DAD5ED?
#DAD5ED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 40% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DAD5ED?
#DAD5ED is rgb(218, 213, 237) in RGB, hsl(253, 40%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAD5ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.72:1.
What colors go well with #DAD5ED?
Its direct complement is #E7EDD4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDE6D4 and #DBEDD4 gives you contrast without the vibration.