analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8DEE6 — Lavender
#E8DEE6 is a light desaturated pink sitting at 312° 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.
#e8dee6
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E8DEE6
- f9f6f8
- e5dae3
- d2bfce
- bfa3b9
- ac87a4
- 996c90
- 7e5776
- 62445c
- 463142
- 2b1e28
- 0f0a0e
Color schemes using #E8DEE6
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.
Nearby colors
#E8DEE6 FAQ
What color is #E8DEE6?
#E8DEE6 is a shade of lavender in the pink family. It has a hue of 312 degrees, 18% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E8DEE6?
#E8DEE6 is rgb(232, 222, 230) in RGB, hsl(312, 18%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 1%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8DEE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.02:1.
What colors go well with #E8DEE6?
Its direct complement is #DEE8E0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1E8DE and #DEE8E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.