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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6DCF9 — Lavender
#E6DCF9 is a light saturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #E6DCF9
- f6f2fd
- d9caf6
- bda2ef
- a07ae8
- 8451e2
- 6729db
- 541fb6
- 41188e
- 2f1166
- 1c0b3e
- 0a0416
Color schemes using #E6DCF9
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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#E6DCF9 FAQ
What color is #E6DCF9?
#E6DCF9 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 71% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6DCF9?
#E6DCF9 is rgb(230, 220, 249) in RGB, hsl(261, 71%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 12%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6DCF9?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.97:1.
What colors go well with #E6DCF9?
Its direct complement is #EFF9DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9F5DC and #E0F9DC gives you contrast without the vibration.