analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBD5EB — Periwinkle
#DBD5EB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 256° 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.
#dbd5eb
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Tints and shades of #DBD5EB
- f6f5fa
- dbd5eb
- c0b5dc
- a496cc
- 8976bd
- 6e56ae
- 594590
- 463670
- 322751
- 1e1831
- 0b0811
Color schemes using #DBD5EB
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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#DBD5EB FAQ
What color is #DBD5EB?
#DBD5EB is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 256 degrees, 35% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DBD5EB?
#DBD5EB is rgb(219, 213, 235) in RGB, hsl(256, 35%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 9%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBD5EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.73:1.
What colors go well with #DBD5EB?
Its direct complement is #E5EBD6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBE6D6 and #DBEBD6 gives you contrast without the vibration.