#DDD5E8 color
The hex color #DDD5E8 is a very light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 83.5% green and 91% blue (221, 213, 232).
Its hue angle is 265°, with 29% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Pink Champagne (#E8DFED), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.76:1).
#DDD5E8 color codes
| HEX | #DDD5E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 213, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 83.5%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(265, 29%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(265, 8%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 8%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.4, 6.2, -8.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.4, 10.39, 306.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.176, 68.787, 86.014) | |
| Decimal | 14538216 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDD5E8, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DDD5E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDD5E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DDD5E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d8e9Protanopia
no red cones#d3d8e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcd7dbTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddd5e8; }
.text { color: #ddd5e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddd5e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 213 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddd5e8, #e7d5e8); }
Similar colors
#e8dfedPink Champagne#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#d6d1dcIron Maiden#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#f0e5f5Holographic Lavender#dfd8e1Pastel Day
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #DDD5E8?
- #DDD5E8 is a very light, desaturated violet, closest to the named color Pink Champagne. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDD5E8?
- The RGB value is 221, 213, 232: 221 red, 213 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDD5E8?
- The complementary color is #E0E8D5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDD5E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.76:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.