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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1DEF2 — Lavender
#E1DEF2 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #E1DEF2
- f5f4fb
- d7d3ed
- b8b1e0
- 998fd3
- 7b6ec5
- 5c4cb8
- 4b3d98
- 3a2f77
- 2a2255
- 191534
- 090712
Color schemes using #E1DEF2
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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#E1DEF2 FAQ
What color is #E1DEF2?
#E1DEF2 is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 43% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1DEF2?
#E1DEF2 is rgb(225, 222, 242) in RGB, hsl(249, 43%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 8%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1DEF2?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.93:1.
What colors go well with #E1DEF2?
Its direct complement is #EFF2DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F2EBDE and #E5F2DE gives you contrast without the vibration.