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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5DFE7 — Lavender
#E5DFE7 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 285° 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 #E5DFE7
- f8f6f8
- e2dce4
- ccc1d0
- b6a6bc
- a18ba8
- 8b7194
- 725c7a
- 59475f
- 403344
- 271f29
- 0e0b0f
Color schemes using #E5DFE7
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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#E5DFE7 FAQ
What color is #E5DFE7?
#E5DFE7 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 285 degrees, 14% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5DFE7?
#E5DFE7 is rgb(229, 223, 231) in RGB, hsl(285, 14%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5DFE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.04:1.
What colors go well with #E5DFE7?
Its direct complement is #E1E7DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5E7DF and #DFE7E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.