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

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#DBBDDB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DBBDDB is 0.5657. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.71:1 against white and 12.31:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DBBDDB on white1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DBBDDB on black12.31:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DBBDDB1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DBBDDB12.31:1AAA

#DBBDDB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DBBDDB?+
The hex code for #DBBDDB is #DBBDDB. In RGB it's rgb(219, 189, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(300, 29%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #DBBDDB?+
#DBBDDB in RGB is (219, 189, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 189, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #DBBDDB?+
#DBBDDB converts to CMYK(0%, 14%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DBBDDB.
Is #dbbddb a warm or cool color?+
#DBBDDB (#DBBDDB) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dbbddb belong to?+
#DBBDDB belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 300°, 29%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #dbbddb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DBBDDB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.71:1 — 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 #dbbddb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DBBDDB (#DBBDDB) is 4631 C Pastel Mauve, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DBBDDB in design

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

Web & UI design

#DBBDDB (#DBBDDB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 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, #DBBDDB (#DBBDDB) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#DBBDDB 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

#DBBDDB is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.