analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDAEE5 — Mauve
#DDAEE5 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #DDAEE5
- faf3fb
- ebd0f0
- dcade4
- cd89d9
- be66cd
- af42c2
- 9134a1
- 71297e
- 511d5a
- 311237
- 110613
Color schemes using #DDAEE5
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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#DDAEE5 FAQ
What color is #DDAEE5?
#DDAEE5 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDAEE5?
#DDAEE5 is rgb(221, 174, 229) in RGB, hsl(291, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 24%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDAEE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.26:1.
What colors go well with #DDAEE5?
Its direct complement is #B6E5AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2E5AE and #AEE5C1 gives you contrast without the vibration.