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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1E5EA — Lavender
#E1E5EA is a light desaturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #E1E5EA
- f6f7f9
- dadfe5
- bfc7d2
- a3b0bf
- 8798ac
- 6c8099
- 57697e
- 445262
- 313b46
- 1e242b
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #E1E5EA
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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#E1E5EA FAQ
What color is #E1E5EA?
#E1E5EA is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 18% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1E5EA?
#E1E5EA is rgb(225, 229, 234) in RGB, hsl(213, 18%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1E5EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.6:1.
What colors go well with #E1E5EA?
Its direct complement is #EAE6E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAE1E1 and #EAEAE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.