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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5EAE1 — Alabaster
#E5EAE1 is a light desaturated green sitting at 93° 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 #E5EAE1
- f7f9f6
- dfe5da
- c7d2bf
- b0bfa3
- 98ac87
- 80996c
- 697e57
- 526244
- 3b4631
- 242b1e
- 0d0f0a
Color schemes using #E5EAE1
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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#E5EAE1 FAQ
What color is #E5EAE1?
#E5EAE1 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 93 degrees, 18% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5EAE1?
#E5EAE1 is rgb(229, 234, 225) in RGB, hsl(93, 18%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5EAE1?
White text on this background reaches 1.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.19:1.
What colors go well with #E5EAE1?
Its direct complement is #E6E1EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1E1EA and #EAE1EA gives you contrast without the vibration.