What color is #DDB1DF?

#DDB1DF is a light, soft purple. In RGB it is rgb(221, 177, 223), and in HSL hsl(297, 42%, 78%).

Is #DDB1DF accessible as text?

On white, #DDB1DF has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDB1DF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDB1DF?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is purple-300 (#DAB2FF).

What colors go well with #DDB1DF?

#DDB1DF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B2DEAF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDB1DF below.

Is #DDB1DF good for buttons?

#DDB1DF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDB1DF — white text only reaches 1.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDB1DF the same as CSS thistle?

No — #DDB1DF is not the CSS named color thistle, but thistle (#D8BFD8) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDB1DF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDB1DF

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDB1DF works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDB1DF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DDB1DF Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Thistle 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 #DDB1DF Accent #A5C3C5 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #24334B

Thistle 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 #DDB1DF Secondary #AFB4B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8191A8 Anchor #2F3236

Thistle 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 #DDB1DF Secondary #FAEAFA Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Thistle 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 Thistle carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DDB1DF Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5D203D Accent #E6C2C6 Secondary #332B2E

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

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Color Lab

How #DDB1DF 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 52/100

Neutral

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 2/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DDB1DF

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #DDB1DF with

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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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F0F7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DEAFD1 — 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 #DDB1DF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDB1DF;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 177 223;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.4% 0.080 324.9);
  --color-50: #FBF4FB;
  --color-100: #F3E2F4;
  --color-200: #E6C5E7;
  --color-300: #D09CD3;
  --color-400: #B876BC;
  --color-500: #9C559F;
  --color-600: #78477B;
  --color-700: #573658;
  --color-800: #3A263B;
  --color-900: #241924;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  thistle: {
    50: '#FBF4FB',
    100: '#F3E2F4',
    200: '#E6C5E7',
    300: '#D09CD3',
    400: '#B876BC',
    500: '#9C559F',
    600: '#78477B',
    700: '#573658',
    800: '#3A263B',
    900: '#241924',
  },
}

$base: #DDB1DF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4FB;
$base-100: #F3E2F4;
$base-200: #E6C5E7;
$base-300: #D09CD3;
$base-400: #B876BC;
$base-500: #9C559F;
$base-600: #78477B;
$base-700: #573658;
$base-800: #3A263B;
$base-900: #241924;
$base-hover: #C377C7;
$base-subtle: #F3E9F4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDB1DF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4FB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C5E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D09CD3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B876BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C559F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78477B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573658",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A263B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241924",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}