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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2E9E5 — Alabaster
#E2E9E5 is a light desaturated green sitting at 146° 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 #E2E9E5
- f6f8f7
- dce4df
- c1d0c7
- a6bcb0
- 8ba898
- 719480
- 5c7a69
- 475f52
- 33443b
- 1f2924
- 0b0f0d
Color schemes using #E2E9E5
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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#E2E9E5 FAQ
What color is #E2E9E5?
#E2E9E5 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 146 degrees, 14% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2E9E5?
#E2E9E5 is rgb(226, 233, 229) in RGB, hsl(146, 14%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 2%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2E9E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.02:1.
What colors go well with #E2E9E5?
Its direct complement is #E9E2E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9E2E9 and #E9E2E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.