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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1D5E2 — Almond
#E1D5E2 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 295° 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.
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Tints and shades of #E1D5E2
- f8f6f9
- e5dae5
- d1bfd2
- bda3bf
- a987ac
- 956c99
- 7b577e
- 604462
- 453146
- 2a1e2b
- 0f0a0f
Color schemes using #E1D5E2
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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#E1D5E2 FAQ
What color is #E1D5E2?
#E1D5E2 is a shade of almond in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 18% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1D5E2?
#E1D5E2 is rgb(225, 213, 226) in RGB, hsl(295, 18%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1D5E2?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.82:1.
What colors go well with #E1D5E2?
Its direct complement is #D6E2D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCE2D5 and #D5E2DA gives you contrast without the vibration.