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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9E9E2 — Alabaster
#E9E9E2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 60° 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 #E9E9E2
- f8f8f6
- e4e4dc
- d0d0c1
- bcbca6
- a8a88b
- 949471
- 7a7a5c
- 5f5f47
- 444433
- 29291f
- 0f0f0b
Color schemes using #E9E9E2
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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#E9E9E2 FAQ
What color is #E9E9E2?
#E9E9E2 is a shade of alabaster in the beige family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 14% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9E9E2?
#E9E9E2 is rgb(233, 233, 226) in RGB, hsl(60, 14%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9E9E2?
White text on this background reaches 1.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.22:1.
What colors go well with #E9E9E2?
Its direct complement is #E2E2E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2E6E9 and #E6E2E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.