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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5CEE9 — Periwinkle
#E5CEE9 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #E5CEE9
- f9f4fa
- e8d4ec
- d7b4dd
- c693cf
- b573c0
- a353b2
- 874293
- 693473
- 4c2552
- 2e1632
- 100812
Color schemes using #E5CEE9
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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#E5CEE9 FAQ
What color is #E5CEE9?
#E5CEE9 is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 38% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5CEE9?
#E5CEE9 is rgb(229, 206, 233) in RGB, hsl(291, 38%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 12%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5CEE9?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.34:1.
What colors go well with #E5CEE9?
Its direct complement is #D2E9CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFE9CE and #CEE9D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.