analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBABED — Mauve
#DBABED is a light saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #DBABED
- faf2fc
- e9ccf4
- d9a5ec
- c97ee4
- b858db
- a831d3
- 8b25b0
- 6c1d89
- 4e1562
- 2f0d3c
- 110415
Color schemes using #DBABED
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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#DBABED FAQ
What color is #DBABED?
#DBABED is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 65% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DBABED?
#DBABED is rgb(219, 171, 237) in RGB, hsl(284, 65%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 28%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBABED?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.06:1.
What colors go well with #DBABED?
Its direct complement is #BDEDAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEEDAB and #ABEDBA gives you contrast without the vibration.