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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5CCEA — Periwinkle
#E5CCEA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #E5CCEA
- f9f4fb
- e9d3ed
- d8b2df
- c790d2
- b66fc4
- a54eb7
- 883e97
- 6a3076
- 4c2355
- 2e1533
- 100712
Color schemes using #E5CCEA
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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#E5CCEA FAQ
What color is #E5CCEA?
#E5CCEA is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 42% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5CCEA?
#E5CCEA is rgb(229, 204, 234) in RGB, hsl(290, 42%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 13%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5CCEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.16:1.
What colors go well with #E5CCEA?
Its direct complement is #D1EACC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0EACC and #CCEAD6 gives you contrast without the vibration.