analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCC3EE — Periwinkle
#DCC3EE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 275° 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.
#dcc3ee
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DCC3EE
- f8f3fc
- e3cef1
- ceaae7
- b885dd
- a361d2
- 8e3cc8
- 752fa6
- 5b2582
- 411a5d
- 281038
- 0e0614
Color schemes using #DCC3EE
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.
Nearby colors
#DCC3EE FAQ
What color is #DCC3EE?
#DCC3EE is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 275 degrees, 56% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCC3EE?
#DCC3EE is rgb(220, 195, 238) in RGB, hsl(275, 56%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 18%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCC3EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.08:1.
What colors go well with #DCC3EE?
Its direct complement is #D5EEC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBEEC3 and #C3EEC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.