What color is #DBCAF2?

#DBCAF2 is a pale, soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(219, 202, 242), and in HSL hsl(266, 61%, 87%).

Is #DBCAF2 accessible as text?

On white, #DBCAF2 has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #DBCAF2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DBCAF2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-200 (#DDD6FF).

What colors go well with #DBCAF2?

#DBCAF2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #E1F2CA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DBCAF2 below.

Is #DBCAF2 good for buttons?

#DBCAF2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DBCAF2 — white text only reaches 1.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DBCAF2 the same as CSS thistle?

No — #DBCAF2 is not the CSS named color thistle, but thistle (#D8BFD8) is the closest CSS named color.

#DBCAF2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DBCAF2

Not just a swatch — here's how #DBCAF2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DBCAF2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DBCAF2 Surface #F2E8DD Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Periwinkle sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DBCAF2 Accent #A5C4C4 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #23334B

Periwinkle opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #DBCAF2 Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7F92A7 Anchor #2E3236

Periwinkle keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #DBCAF2 Secondary #FDF7FF Support #9C9088 Ink #18140F

Periwinkle is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Periwinkle carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DBCAF2 Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C2140 Accent #E5C2C7 Secondary #332B2F

Periwinkle sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #DBCAF2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 45/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 78/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 13/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 70/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DBCAF2 with

Periwinkle Pastel Pink Tea Green Gainsboro Onyx

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 12.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F5FB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E9CAF2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #DBCAF2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DBCAF2;
  --color-base-rgb: 219 202 242;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.6% 0.057 304.5);
  --color-50: #F7F2FC;
  --color-100: #E9DDF8;
  --color-200: #D3BDEF;
  --color-300: #B290DF;
  --color-400: #9267CB;
  --color-500: #7345B0;
  --color-600: #5C3B87;
  --color-700: #442F60;
  --color-800: #2E223F;
  --color-900: #1D1627;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  periwinkle: {
    50: '#F7F2FC',
    100: '#E9DDF8',
    200: '#D3BDEF',
    300: '#B290DF',
    400: '#9267CB',
    500: '#7345B0',
    600: '#5C3B87',
    700: '#442F60',
    800: '#2E223F',
    900: '#1D1627',
  },
}

$base: #DBCAF2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7F2FC;
$base-100: #E9DDF8;
$base-200: #D3BDEF;
$base-300: #B290DF;
$base-400: #9267CB;
$base-500: #7345B0;
$base-600: #5C3B87;
$base-700: #442F60;
$base-800: #2E223F;
$base-900: #1D1627;
$base-hover: #AB82E1;
$base-subtle: #F4F0FA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DBCAF2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7F2FC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E9DDF8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D3BDEF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B290DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9267CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7345B0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5C3B87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#442F60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2E223F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1D1627",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DBCAF2

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Pairs with #DBCAF2

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