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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2D6EE — Lavender
#E2D6EE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 270° 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 #E2D6EE
- f7f4fa
- e0d3ed
- c8b2df
- b191d1
- 9a70c3
- 824fb5
- 6b3f96
- 533175
- 3c2354
- 241533
- 0d0812
Color schemes using #E2D6EE
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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#E2D6EE FAQ
What color is #E2D6EE?
#E2D6EE is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 270 degrees, 41% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2D6EE?
#E2D6EE is rgb(226, 214, 238) in RGB, hsl(270, 41%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 10%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2D6EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.09:1.
What colors go well with #E2D6EE?
Its direct complement is #E3EED7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEEED7 and #D7EED7 gives you contrast without the vibration.