Color swatch image showing #D6CAE0 with RGB(214,202,224) values

#D6CAE0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6CAE0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6CAE0 Color Information

#D6CAE0 RGB value is (214, 202, 224). The hex color red value is 214, green is 202, and blue is 224. Its HSL format shows a hue of 273°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 84 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent.

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#D6CAE0 Color Meaning

Color #D6CAE0 signifies soft elegance, calm introspection, and gentle creativity. Its muted purple tone suggests delicate refinement and serene sophistication. Psychologically, color #D6CAE0 encourages emotional balance, self-awareness, and a contemplative mindset, providing a visual cue for relaxation. In artistic applications, color #D6CAE0 evokes floral inspiration, subtle textures, and understated luxury. Designers often use #D6CAE0 for calming spaces or refined branding that requires softness without dullness. Symbolically, #D6CAE0 shade conveys quiet dignity and introspective thought. Spiritually, color #D6CAE0 represents mindfulness, spiritual clarity, and compassionate energy. #D6CAE0 acts as a buffer between emotional extremes and encourages gentle insight. Across cultures, #D6CAE0 hue is associated with ritual, elegance, and meditative environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6CAE0 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
#D6CAE0
RGB
rgb(214, 202, 224)
HSL
hsl(273°, 26%, 84%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 10%, 0%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(273°, 10%, 88%)
XYZ
62.3066 61.9190 79.1887
Yxy
61.9190 0.3063 0.3044
Hunter Lab
78.6886 2.5272 -2.7298
CIE-Lab
82.8703 8.1802 -9.3924

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue224 / 255 (88%)
88%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#D6CAE0 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

#D6CAE0 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 #D6CAE0 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+)

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6CAE0 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

#D6CAE0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6CAE0;

Text Color

color: #D6CAE0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6CAE0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6CAE040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6CAE0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6CAE0 0%, #7e5b9b 100%);

#D6CAE0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6CAE0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.