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#D9BEE9 color code is #D9BEE9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d9bee9.

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#D9BEE9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D9BEE9 is 0.5746. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.68:1 against white and 12.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D9BEE9 on white1.68:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D9BEE9 on black12.49:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D9BEE91.68:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D9BEE912.49:1AAA

#D9BEE9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D9BEE9?+
The hex code for #D9BEE9 is #D9BEE9. In RGB it's rgb(217, 190, 233), and in HSL it's hsl(278, 49%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #D9BEE9?+
#D9BEE9 in RGB is (217, 190, 233). Written in CSS: rgb(217, 190, 233).
What is the CMYK value of #D9BEE9?+
#D9BEE9 converts to CMYK(7%, 18%, 0%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D9BEE9.
Is #d9bee9 a warm or cool color?+
#D9BEE9 (#D9BEE9) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 278° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d9bee9 belong to?+
#D9BEE9 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 278°, 49%, 83% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #d9bee9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D9BEE9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.68:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d9bee9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D9BEE9 (#D9BEE9) is 256 C Pantone 256 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D9BEE9 in design

Practical guidance for using #d9bee9 (#D9BEE9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D9BEE9 (#D9BEE9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D9BEE9 (#D9BEE9) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D9BEE9 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#D9BEE9 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.