What color is #DDBAF2?

#DDBAF2 is a pale, soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(221, 186, 242), and in HSL hsl(278, 68%, 84%).

Is #DDBAF2 accessible as text?

On white, #DDBAF2 has a contrast ratio of 1.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #DDBAF2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DDBAF2?

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

What colors go well with #DDBAF2?

#DDBAF2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CFF2BA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DDBAF2 below.

Is #DDBAF2 good for buttons?

#DDBAF2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DDBAF2 — white text only reaches 1.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DDBAF2 the same as CSS thistle?

No — #DDBAF2 is not the CSS named color thistle, but thistle (#D8BFD8) is the closest CSS named color.

#DDBAF2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DDBAF2

Not just a swatch — here's how #DDBAF2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DDBAF2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DDBAF2 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Mauve 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 #DDBAF2 Accent #A5C4C4 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #24334B

Mauve 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 #DDBAF2 Secondary #AFB4B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8091A8 Anchor #2F3236

Mauve 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 #DDBAF2 Secondary #FFF2FF Support #9C9088 Ink #18140F

Mauve 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 Mauve carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DDBAF2 Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C213F Accent #E5C2C6 Secondary #332B2F

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

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Color Lab

How #DDBAF2 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 47/100

Neutral

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

Softness 71/100

High

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

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DDBAF2 with

Periwinkle Thistle 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 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F3FB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0BAF2 — 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 #DDBAF2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DDBAF2;
  --color-base-rgb: 221 186 242;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.7% 0.085 312.6);
  --color-50: #F9F2FD;
  --color-100: #EFDCF9;
  --color-200: #DEBBF2;
  --color-300: #C38CE3;
  --color-400: #A861D1;
  --color-500: #8A3FB6;
  --color-600: #6C378B;
  --color-700: #4F2C63;
  --color-800: #352041;
  --color-900: #211528;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mauve: {
    50: '#F9F2FD',
    100: '#EFDCF9',
    200: '#DEBBF2',
    300: '#C38CE3',
    400: '#A861D1',
    500: '#8A3FB6',
    600: '#6C378B',
    700: '#4F2C63',
    800: '#352041',
    900: '#211528',
  },
}

$base: #DDBAF2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F2FD;
$base-100: #EFDCF9;
$base-200: #DEBBF2;
$base-300: #C38CE3;
$base-400: #A861D1;
$base-500: #8A3FB6;
$base-600: #6C378B;
$base-700: #4F2C63;
$base-800: #352041;
$base-900: #211528;
$base-hover: #BB72E4;
$base-subtle: #F4ECF9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DDBAF2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F2FD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFDCF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DEBBF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C38CE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A861D1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8A3FB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6C378B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4F2C63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#352041",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#211528",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DDBAF2

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Pairs with #DDBAF2

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