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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFD9E7 — Lavender
#DFD9E7 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 266° 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 #DFD9E7
- f7f6f9
- dfd9e7
- c7bcd5
- af9fc3
- 9682b1
- 7e659f
- 675283
- 514066
- 3a2e49
- 231c2d
- 0c0a10
Color schemes using #DFD9E7
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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#DFD9E7 FAQ
What color is #DFD9E7?
#DFD9E7 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 23% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFD9E7?
#DFD9E7 is rgb(223, 217, 231) in RGB, hsl(266, 23%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 6%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFD9E7?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.22:1.
What colors go well with #DFD9E7?
Its direct complement is #E1E7D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7E6D9 and #DAE7D9 gives you contrast without the vibration.