analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDD9E7 — Lavender
#DDD9E7 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 257° 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.
#ddd9e7
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Tints and shades of #DDD9E7
- f7f6f9
- ddd9e7
- c3bcd5
- a99fc3
- 8f82b1
- 76659f
- 605283
- 4b4066
- 362e49
- 211c2d
- 0b0a10
Color schemes using #DDD9E7
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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#DDD9E7 FAQ
What color is #DDD9E7?
#DDD9E7 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 23% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDD9E7?
#DDD9E7 is rgb(221, 217, 231) in RGB, hsl(257, 23%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 6%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDD9E7?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.15:1.
What colors go well with #DDD9E7?
Its direct complement is #E3E7D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7E4D9 and #DCE7D9 gives you contrast without the vibration.