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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6ECEA — Alabaster
#E6ECEA is a light desaturated teal sitting at 160° 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 #E6ECEA
- f6f8f8
- dce4e1
- c1d0cb
- a6bcb5
- 8ba89e
- 719488
- 5c7a70
- 475f57
- 33443e
- 1f2926
- 0b0f0d
Color schemes using #E6ECEA
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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#E6ECEA FAQ
What color is #E6ECEA?
#E6ECEA is a shade of alabaster in the teal family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 14% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6ECEA?
#E6ECEA is rgb(230, 236, 234) in RGB, hsl(160, 14%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6ECEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.55:1.
What colors go well with #E6ECEA?
Its direct complement is #EBE5E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBE5EA and #EBE6E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.