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#D9D5EB color code is #D9D5EB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d9d5eb.

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#D9D5EB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D9D5EB is 0.6834. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.43:1 against white and 14.67:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D9D5EB on white1.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D9D5EB on black14.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D9D5EB1.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D9D5EB14.67:1AAA

#D9D5EB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D9D5EB?+
The hex code for #D9D5EB is #D9D5EB. In RGB it's rgb(217, 213, 235), and in HSL it's hsl(251, 35%, 88%).
What is the RGB value of #D9D5EB?+
#D9D5EB in RGB is (217, 213, 235). Written in CSS: rgb(217, 213, 235).
What is the CMYK value of #D9D5EB?+
#D9D5EB converts to CMYK(8%, 9%, 0%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D9D5EB.
Is #d9d5eb a warm or cool color?+
#D9D5EB (#D9D5EB) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 251° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d9d5eb belong to?+
#D9D5EB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 251°, 35%, 88% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #d9d5eb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D9D5EB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.43:1 — 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 #d9d5eb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D9D5EB (#D9D5EB) is 3350 C Pale Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D9D5EB in design

Practical guidance for using #d9d5eb (#D9D5EB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D9D5EB (#D9D5EB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D9D5EB (#D9D5EB) 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

#D9D5EB 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

#D9D5EB 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.