analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEE5E9 — Lavender
#DEE5E9 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 202° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#dee5e9
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Tints and shades of #DEE5E9
- f6f8f9
- dae2e6
- becbd3
- a1b5c1
- 859fae
- 69899b
- 557080
- 435864
- 303f48
- 1d262b
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #DEE5E9
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DEE5E9 FAQ
What color is #DEE5E9?
#DEE5E9 is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 20% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEE5E9?
#DEE5E9 is rgb(222, 229, 233) in RGB, hsl(202, 20%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEE5E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.49:1.
What colors go well with #DEE5E9?
Its direct complement is #E9E1DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9DDDF and #E9E7DD gives you contrast without the vibration.