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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2E2EE — Lavender
#E2E2EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #E2E2EE
- f5f5f9
- d8d8e8
- babad7
- 9d9dc5
- 7f7fb4
- 6262a3
- 4f4f86
- 3e3e69
- 2c2c4b
- 1b1b2e
- 090910
Color schemes using #E2E2EE
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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#E2E2EE FAQ
What color is #E2E2EE?
#E2E2EE is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 26% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2E2EE?
#E2E2EE is rgb(226, 226, 238) in RGB, hsl(240, 26%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2E2EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.35:1.
What colors go well with #E2E2EE?
Its direct complement is #EEEEE2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEE8E2 and #E8EEE2 gives you contrast without the vibration.