#DDD6E1 — Pastel Day Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#DDD6E1

≈ Pastel Day

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On white

1.42:1

Fails AA

On black

12.32:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(12.32:1)

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Hue278°Saturation5%Brightness88%

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Normal vision#DDD6E1

Protanopia#D5D8E2

Deuteranopia#D6D9E1

Tritanopia#DDD7D9

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Palettes with this color

Mauve Silver Cloud Palette≈Gray Periwinkle Silver Palette≈Mauve Silver Cloud Palette≈

Colors that go with Pastel Day

Pastel Day sits in the purple family. Pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Water Lily#DAE1D6 Washed Dollar#DFE1D6 Porcelain Mint#D6E1D8 Iron Maiden#D8D6E1 Sheikh White#EBE9EC Moonless Night#39363A

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour namePastel Day#DFD8E1ΔE 1.0 CSS nameLavender#E6E6FAΔE 5.5 Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 7.4

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Pastel Day — meaning & where to use it

Pastel Day is a light, airy purple — it reads as creative, luxurious and imaginative. It's a natural fit for beauty, premium and creative brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one.

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