analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2E6E0 — Alabaster
#E2E6E0 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 100° 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 #E2E6E0
- f7f8f7
- dfe3dc
- c6cec2
- aebaa8
- 96a58e
- 7d9074
- 67765f
- 505c4a
- 394235
- 232820
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #E2E6E0
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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#E2E6E0 FAQ
What color is #E2E6E0?
#E2E6E0 is a shade of alabaster in the beige family. It has a hue of 100 degrees, 11% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2E6E0?
#E2E6E0 is rgb(226, 230, 224) in RGB, hsl(100, 11%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2E6E0?
White text on this background reaches 1.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.63:1.
What colors go well with #E2E6E0?
Its direct complement is #E4E0E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1E0E6 and #E6E0E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.