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#D6ADD8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6ADD8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6ADD8 Color Information

#D6ADD8 RGB value is (214, 173, 216). The hex color red value is 214, green is 173, and blue is 216. Its HSL format shows a hue of 297°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of76 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent, 15percent.

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#D6ADD8 Color Meaning

color #D6ADD8 signifies nostalgic grace, gentle melancholy, and faded romance. #D6ADD8 muted, greyish purple-pink resembles dried lavender, vintage sachets, and weathered rose petals, suggesting sentiment preserved from a bygone era. Psychologically, Color #D6ADD8 is soothing and introspective, promoting feelings of wistful memory, dignified affection, and a quiet, personal sense of beauty. #D6ADD8 calms emotional agitation with its soft, dusty warmth and connection to gentle tradition. #D6ADD8 color feels both elegant and lonely. Culturally, color #D6ADD8 is linked to shabby chic decor, historical romance novels, and heritage crafts, symbolizing heirloom quality, gentle aging, and a soft-focus view of the past. Symbolically, #D6ADD8 represents love letters kept in a drawer, perfume that lingers, and the quiet persistence of memory. color #D6ADD8 provides a sophisticated, emotionally complex pastel that speaks of sensitivity, history, and a romance that is cherished more for its memory than its present intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6ADD8 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D6ADD8
RGB
rgb(214, 173, 216)
HSL
hsl(297°, 36%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 20%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(297°, 20%, 85%)
XYZ
55.0698 49.1411 71.5484
Yxy
49.1411 0.3133 0.2796
Hunter Lab
70.1007 5.4502 -3.7280
CIE-Lab
75.5391 22.2677 -16.0515

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue216 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D6ADD8 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D6ADD8 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D6ADD8 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6ADD8 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D6ADD8

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6ADD8;

Text Color

color: #D6ADD8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6ADD8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6ADD840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6ADD8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6ADD8 0%, #944798 100%);

#D6ADD8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6ADD8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.