analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDCDEA — Periwinkle
#DDCDEA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 273° 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.
#ddcdea
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDCDEA
- f8f4fa
- e1d3ed
- cbb2df
- b491d1
- 9e70c3
- 874fb5
- 6f3f96
- 573175
- 3e2354
- 261533
- 0d0812
Color schemes using #DDCDEA
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
#DDCDEA FAQ
What color is #DDCDEA?
#DDCDEA is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 41% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDCDEA?
#DDCDEA is rgb(221, 205, 234) in RGB, hsl(273, 41%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 12%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDCDEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14:1.
What colors go well with #DDCDEA?
Its direct complement is #DAEACD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E8EACD and #CDEACE gives you contrast without the vibration.