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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5E7EB — Lavender
#E5E7EB is a light desaturated blue sitting at 220° 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 #E5E7EB
- f6f7f8
- dcdfe4
- c1c6d0
- a7aebb
- 8c95a7
- 727d92
- 5d6678
- 48505e
- 343943
- 202329
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #E5E7EB
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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#E5E7EB FAQ
What color is #E5E7EB?
#E5E7EB is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 220 degrees, 13% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5E7EB?
#E5E7EB is rgb(229, 231, 235) in RGB, hsl(220, 13%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5E7EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.96:1.
What colors go well with #E5E7EB?
Its direct complement is #EBE9E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBE6E5 and #EAEBE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.