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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5D8E9 — Lavender
#E5D8E9 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 286° 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 #E5D8E9
- f8f5f9
- e5d7e9
- d1b9d8
- bd9bc7
- a97db6
- 955fa5
- 7b4d88
- 603c6a
- 452b4c
- 2a1a2e
- 0f0910
Color schemes using #E5D8E9
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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#E5D8E9 FAQ
What color is #E5D8E9?
#E5D8E9 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 286 degrees, 28% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5D8E9?
#E5D8E9 is rgb(229, 216, 233) in RGB, hsl(286, 28%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5D8E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.33:1.
What colors go well with #E5D8E9?
Its direct complement is #DCE9D8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4E9D8 and #D8E9DC gives you contrast without the vibration.