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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3EDED — Lavender
#E3EDED is a light desaturated teal sitting at 180° 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 #E3EDED
- f6f9f9
- d9e7e7
- bcd4d4
- a0c2c2
- 83b0b0
- 679e9e
- 538282
- 416565
- 2f4949
- 1c2c2c
- 0a1010
Color schemes using #E3EDED
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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#E3EDED FAQ
What color is #E3EDED?
#E3EDED is a shade of lavender in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 22% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E3EDED?
#E3EDED is rgb(227, 237, 237) in RGB, hsl(180, 22%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3EDED?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.6:1.
What colors go well with #E3EDED?
Its direct complement is #EDE3E3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDE3E8 and #EDE8E3 gives you contrast without the vibration.