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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5E9E2 — Alabaster
#E5E9E2 is a light desaturated green sitting at 94° 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 #E5E9E2
- f7f8f6
- dfe4dc
- c7d0c1
- b0bca6
- 98a88b
- 809471
- 697a5c
- 525f47
- 3b4433
- 24291f
- 0d0f0b
Color schemes using #E5E9E2
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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#E5E9E2 FAQ
What color is #E5E9E2?
#E5E9E2 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 94 degrees, 14% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5E9E2?
#E5E9E2 is rgb(229, 233, 226) in RGB, hsl(94, 14%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5E9E2?
White text on this background reaches 1.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.09:1.
What colors go well with #E5E9E2?
Its direct complement is #E6E2E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2E2E9 and #E9E2E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.