analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDB1E7 — Mauve
#DDB1E7 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 289° 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.
#ddb1e7
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Tints and shades of #DDB1E7
- faf3fb
- eacff0
- dbace5
- cb88da
- bc64cf
- ac40c4
- 8e32a3
- 6f277f
- 501c5b
- 301137
- 110614
Color schemes using #DDB1E7
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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#DDB1E7 FAQ
What color is #DDB1E7?
#DDB1E7 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 53% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDB1E7?
#DDB1E7 is rgb(221, 177, 231) in RGB, hsl(289, 53%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 23%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDB1E7?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.52:1.
What colors go well with #DDB1E7?
Its direct complement is #BBE7B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6E7B1 and #B1E7C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.