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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3EDEA — Alabaster
#E3EDEA is a light desaturated teal sitting at 162° 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 #E3EDEA
- f6f9f8
- d9e7e3
- bcd4cd
- a0c2b8
- 83b0a2
- 679e8d
- 538274
- 41655a
- 2f4941
- 1c2c27
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #E3EDEA
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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#E3EDEA FAQ
What color is #E3EDEA?
#E3EDEA is a shade of alabaster in the teal family. It has a hue of 162 degrees, 22% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E3EDEA?
#E3EDEA is rgb(227, 237, 234) in RGB, hsl(162, 22%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3EDEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.57:1.
What colors go well with #E3EDEA?
Its direct complement is #EDE3E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDE3EB and #EDE5E3 gives you contrast without the vibration.