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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5EBEE — Lavender
#E5EBEE is a light desaturated blue sitting at 200° 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 #E5EBEE
- f6f8f9
- d9e2e6
- bdccd4
- a1b6c1
- 84a1af
- 688b9c
- 547281
- 425965
- 2f4048
- 1d272c
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #E5EBEE
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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#E5EBEE FAQ
What color is #E5EBEE?
#E5EBEE is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 21% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5EBEE?
#E5EBEE is rgb(229, 235, 238) in RGB, hsl(200, 21%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5EBEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.45:1.
What colors go well with #E5EBEE?
Its direct complement is #EFE9E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFE6E8 and #EFEDE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.