analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3E3ED — Lavender
#E3E3ED is a light desaturated 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.
#e3e3ed
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Tints and shades of #E3E3ED
- f6f6f9
- d9d9e7
- bcbcd4
- a0a0c2
- 8383b0
- 67679e
- 535382
- 414165
- 2f2f49
- 1c1c2c
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #E3E3ED
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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#E3E3ED FAQ
What color is #E3E3ED?
#E3E3ED is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 22% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E3E3ED?
#E3E3ED is rgb(227, 227, 237) in RGB, hsl(240, 22%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3E3ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.48:1.
What colors go well with #E3E3ED?
Its direct complement is #EDEDE3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDE8E3 and #E8EDE3 gives you contrast without the vibration.