analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1E5DC — Pearl
#E1E5DC is a light desaturated green sitting at 87° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E1E5DC
- f7f8f6
- e0e5db
- c9d1c0
- b2bda5
- 9ba98a
- 84956f
- 6c7b5b
- 546047
- 3d4533
- 252a1f
- 0d0f0b
Color schemes using #E1E5DC
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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#E1E5DC FAQ
What color is #E1E5DC?
#E1E5DC is a shade of pearl in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 15% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1E5DC?
#E1E5DC is rgb(225, 229, 220) in RGB, hsl(87, 15%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1E5DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.44:1.
What colors go well with #E1E5DC?
Its direct complement is #E0DCE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCDCE5 and #E5DCE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.