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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8EDD9 — Alabaster
#E8EDD9 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 75° 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 #E8EDD9
- f9faf5
- e5ebd5
- d2dcb5
- bfcd95
- acbe75
- 99af55
- 7e9144
- 627135
- 465126
- 2b3117
- 0f1108
Color schemes using #E8EDD9
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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#E8EDD9 FAQ
What color is #E8EDD9?
#E8EDD9 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 75 degrees, 36% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E8EDD9?
#E8EDD9 is rgb(232, 237, 217) in RGB, hsl(75, 36%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8EDD9?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.55:1.
What colors go well with #E8EDD9?
Its direct complement is #DED9ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9DEED and #E8D9ED gives you contrast without the vibration.