analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBADE6 — Mauve
#DBADE6 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #DBADE6
- faf3fb
- eacff0
- daace5
- ca88da
- ba64cf
- aa40c4
- 8c32a3
- 6e277f
- 4f1c5b
- 301137
- 110614
Color schemes using #DBADE6
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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#DBADE6 FAQ
What color is #DBADE6?
#DBADE6 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 53% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBADE6?
#DBADE6 is rgb(219, 173, 230) in RGB, hsl(288, 53%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 25%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBADE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.13:1.
What colors go well with #DBADE6?
Its direct complement is #B8E6AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5E6AD and #ADE6BE gives you contrast without the vibration.