analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDE5EC — Lavender
#DDE5EC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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.
#dde5ec
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DDE5EC
- f5f7f9
- d7e0e9
- b9c9d8
- 9bb2c7
- 7d9bb6
- 5f84a5
- 4d6d88
- 3c556a
- 2b3d4c
- 1a252e
- 090d10
Color schemes using #DDE5EC
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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#DDE5EC FAQ
What color is #DDE5EC?
#DDE5EC is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 28% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDE5EC?
#DDE5EC is rgb(221, 229, 236) in RGB, hsl(208, 28%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDE5EC?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.49:1.
What colors go well with #DDE5EC?
Its direct complement is #EDE5DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDDEDF and #EDECDE gives you contrast without the vibration.