analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDC4EE — Periwinkle
#DDC4EE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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.
#ddc4ee
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Tints and shades of #DDC4EE
- f8f3fc
- e3cff1
- ceaae6
- ba86dc
- a562d1
- 903dc7
- 7630a5
- 5c2581
- 421b5c
- 281038
- 0e0614
Color schemes using #DDC4EE
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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#DDC4EE FAQ
What color is #DDC4EE?
#DDC4EE is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 55% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDC4EE?
#DDC4EE is rgb(221, 196, 238) in RGB, hsl(276, 55%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 18%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDC4EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.21:1.
What colors go well with #DDC4EE?
Its direct complement is #D5EEC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAEEC4 and #C4EEC8 gives you contrast without the vibration.