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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2CEEE — Periwinkle
#E2CEEE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 278° 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 #E2CEEE
- f8f4fb
- e4d1ef
- cfaee3
- bb8cd6
- a769ca
- 9246be
- 78379e
- 5e2b7b
- 431f58
- 291336
- 0e0713
Color schemes using #E2CEEE
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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#E2CEEE FAQ
What color is #E2CEEE?
#E2CEEE is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 48% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2CEEE?
#E2CEEE is rgb(226, 206, 238) in RGB, hsl(278, 48%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 13%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2CEEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.3:1.
What colors go well with #E2CEEE?
Its direct complement is #DAEECE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAEECE and #CEEED2 gives you contrast without the vibration.