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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6E2E9 — Lavender
#E6E2E9 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 274° 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 #E6E2E9
- f7f6f8
- e0dce4
- c9c1d0
- b2a6bc
- 9b8ba8
- 847194
- 6d5c7a
- 55475f
- 3d3344
- 251f29
- 0d0b0f
Color schemes using #E6E2E9
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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#E6E2E9 FAQ
What color is #E6E2E9?
#E6E2E9 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 274 degrees, 14% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6E2E9?
#E6E2E9 is rgb(230, 226, 233) in RGB, hsl(274, 14%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6E2E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.42:1.
What colors go well with #E6E2E9?
Its direct complement is #E5E9E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9E9E2 and #E2E9E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.