analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DED5E6 — Lavender
#DED5E6 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 272° 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.
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Tints and shades of #DED5E6
- f7f5f9
- e0d8e8
- c9bbd6
- b29dc4
- 9b80b3
- 8463a1
- 6c5085
- 553e68
- 3d2d4b
- 251b2d
- 0d0a10
Color schemes using #DED5E6
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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#DED5E6 FAQ
What color is #DED5E6?
#DED5E6 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 25% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DED5E6?
#DED5E6 is rgb(222, 213, 230) in RGB, hsl(272, 25%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DED5E6?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.77:1.
What colors go well with #DED5E6?
Its direct complement is #DDE6D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6E6D6 and #D6E6D6 gives you contrast without the vibration.