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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2D8EE — Lavender
#E2D8EE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 267° 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 #E2D8EE
- f7f4fa
- dfd4ec
- c6b3de
- ae93cf
- 9672c1
- 7d51b3
- 664194
- 503374
- 392453
- 231632
- 0c0812
Color schemes using #E2D8EE
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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#E2D8EE FAQ
What color is #E2D8EE?
#E2D8EE is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 267 degrees, 39% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2D8EE?
#E2D8EE is rgb(226, 216, 238) in RGB, hsl(267, 39%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2D8EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.29:1.
What colors go well with #E2D8EE?
Its direct complement is #E4EED8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEEDD8 and #D9EED8 gives you contrast without the vibration.