Color swatch image showing #D6CAD8 with RGB(214,202,216) values

#D6CAD8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6CAD8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6CAD8 Color Information

#D6CAD8 RGB value is (214, 202, 216). The hex color red value is 214, green is 202, and blue is 216. Its HSL format shows a hue of 291°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent.

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#D6CAD8 Color Meaning

Color #D6CAD8 signifies soft elegance, calm introspection, and gentle creativity. Its muted purple tone suggests delicate refinement and serene sophistication. Psychologically, color #D6CAD8 encourages emotional balance, self-awareness, and a contemplative mindset, providing a visual cue for relaxation. In artistic applications, color #D6CAD8 evokes floral inspiration, subtle textures, and understated luxury. Designers often use #D6CAD8 for calming spaces or refined branding that requires softness without dullness. Symbolically, #D6CAD8 shade conveys quiet dignity and introspective thought. Spiritually, color #D6CAD8 represents mindfulness, spiritual clarity, and compassionate energy. #D6CAD8 acts as a buffer between emotional extremes and encourages gentle insight. Across cultures, #D6CAD8 hue is associated with ritual, elegance, and meditative environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6CAD8 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
#D6CAD8
RGB
rgb(214, 202, 216)
HSL
hsl(291°, 15%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 6%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(291°, 6%, 85%)
XYZ
61.2468 61.4951 73.6074
Yxy
61.4951 0.3119 0.3132
Hunter Lab
78.4188 2.0396 -1.5370
CIE-Lab
82.6442 6.6781 -5.4535

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue216 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D6CAD8 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

#D6CAD8 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 #D6CAD8 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+)

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6CAD8 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6CAD8;

Text Color

color: #D6CAD8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6CAD8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6CAD840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6CAD8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6CAD8 0%, #84668a 100%);

#D6CAD8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6CAD8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.