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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9EDE3 — Alabaster
#E9EDE3 is a light desaturated green sitting at 84° 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 #E9EDE3
- f8f9f6
- e1e7d9
- cbd4bc
- b4c2a0
- 9eb083
- 889e67
- 6f8253
- 576541
- 3e492f
- 262c1c
- 0d100a
Color schemes using #E9EDE3
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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#E9EDE3 FAQ
What color is #E9EDE3?
#E9EDE3 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 22% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9EDE3?
#E9EDE3 is rgb(233, 237, 227) in RGB, hsl(84, 22%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9EDE3?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.69:1.
What colors go well with #E9EDE3?
Its direct complement is #E7E3ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E3E4ED and #ECE3ED gives you contrast without the vibration.