analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDC5E2 — Periwinkle
#DDC5E2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 290° 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.
#ddc5e2
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Tints and shades of #DDC5E2
- f9f5fa
- e7d6ea
- d4b6da
- c297cb
- b078bb
- 9e59ab
- 82478e
- 65386f
- 49284f
- 2c1830
- 100911
Color schemes using #DDC5E2
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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#DDC5E2 FAQ
What color is #DDC5E2?
#DDC5E2 is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 33% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDC5E2?
#DDC5E2 is rgb(221, 197, 226) in RGB, hsl(290, 33%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 13%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDC5E2?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.16:1.
What colors go well with #DDC5E2?
Its direct complement is #CAE2C5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8E2C5 and #C5E2CF gives you contrast without the vibration.