analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCD3ED — Periwinkle
#DCD3ED is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 261° 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.
#dcd3ed
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCD3ED
- f6f4fb
- dcd3ed
- c2b2df
- a790d2
- 8d6fc4
- 724eb7
- 5d3e97
- 493076
- 342355
- 201533
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #DCD3ED
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
#DCD3ED FAQ
What color is #DCD3ED?
#DCD3ED is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 42% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCD3ED?
#DCD3ED is rgb(220, 211, 237) in RGB, hsl(261, 42%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 11%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCD3ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.58:1.
What colors go well with #DCD3ED?
Its direct complement is #E4EDD4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDE9D4 and #D7EDD4 gives you contrast without the vibration.