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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5E6EB — Lavender
#E5E6EB is a light desaturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #E5E6EB
- f6f7f8
- dcdde4
- c1c4d0
- a7aabb
- 8c91a7
- 727792
- 5d6178
- 484c5e
- 343643
- 202129
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #E5E6EB
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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#E5E6EB FAQ
What color is #E5E6EB?
#E5E6EB is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 13% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5E6EB?
#E5E6EB is rgb(229, 230, 235) in RGB, hsl(230, 13%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5E6EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.85:1.
What colors go well with #E5E6EB?
Its direct complement is #EBEAE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBE7E5 and #E9EBE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.