analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3EDE6 — Alabaster
#E3EDE6 is a light desaturated green sitting at 138° 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.
#e3ede6
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Tints and shades of #E3EDE6
- f6f9f7
- d9e7dd
- bcd4c4
- a0c2aa
- 83b091
- 679e77
- 538261
- 41654c
- 2f4936
- 1c2c21
- 0a100c
Color schemes using #E3EDE6
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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#E3EDE6 FAQ
What color is #E3EDE6?
#E3EDE6 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 138 degrees, 22% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E3EDE6?
#E3EDE6 is rgb(227, 237, 230) in RGB, hsl(138, 22%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3EDE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.52:1.
What colors go well with #E3EDE6?
Its direct complement is #EDE3EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBE3ED and #EDE3E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.