analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDE6E9 — Lavender
#DDE6E9 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 195° 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.
#dde6e9
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Tints and shades of #DDE6E9
- f6f8f9
- d9e3e6
- bdced4
- a1b9c1
- 84a4af
- 688f9c
- 547681
- 425c65
- 2f4248
- 1d282c
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #DDE6E9
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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#DDE6E9 FAQ
What color is #DDE6E9?
#DDE6E9 is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 21% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDE6E9?
#DDE6E9 is rgb(221, 230, 233) in RGB, hsl(195, 21%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 1%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDE6E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.57:1.
What colors go well with #DDE6E9?
Its direct complement is #E9E0DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9DDE0 and #E9E6DD gives you contrast without the vibration.