analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDD6EA — Lavender
#DDD6EA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 261° 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.
#ddd6ea
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDD6EA
- f7f5fa
- ddd6ea
- c3b7da
- a998ca
- 9079ba
- 765aaa
- 60488d
- 4b396e
- 36294f
- 211930
- 0c0911
Color schemes using #DDD6EA
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
#DDD6EA FAQ
What color is #DDD6EA?
#DDD6EA is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 32% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDD6EA?
#DDD6EA is rgb(221, 214, 234) in RGB, hsl(261, 32%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 9%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDD6EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.88:1.
What colors go well with #DDD6EA?
Its direct complement is #E3EAD7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAE7D7 and #DAEAD7 gives you contrast without the vibration.