gainsboro

#D9CDEE

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB217, 205, 238
CMYK9, 14, 0, 7
HSL262°, 49%, 87%
LAB84, 9, -15
Closest Library Match
violet-20096% Match

Readability

1.50On WhiteFAIL
13.91On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #D9CDEE

The hexadecimal color code #D9CDEE is a very light, moderate shade of Purple (known as gainsboro). In the RGB color model, #D9CDEE is comprised of 217 red, 205 green, and 238 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 262 degrees, a saturation of 49%, and a lightness of 87%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 468 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #D9CDEE.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind