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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5CBE6 — Almond
#E5CBE6 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #E5CBE6
- faf5fa
- ead5eb
- dab5dc
- ca96cc
- bb76bd
- ab56ae
- 8d4590
- 6e3670
- 4f2751
- 301831
- 110811
Color schemes using #E5CBE6
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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#E5CBE6 FAQ
What color is #E5CBE6?
#E5CBE6 is a shade of almond in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 35% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5CBE6?
#E5CBE6 is rgb(229, 203, 230) in RGB, hsl(298, 35%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5CBE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.02:1.
What colors go well with #E5CBE6?
Its direct complement is #CCE6CB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAE6CB and #CBE6D8 gives you contrast without the vibration.