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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBD9ED — Lavender
#EBD9ED is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #EBD9ED
- faf5fa
- e9d5eb
- d8b5dc
- c795cd
- b775be
- a655af
- 894491
- 6b3571
- 4d2651
- 2f1731
- 100811
Color schemes using #EBD9ED
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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#EBD9ED FAQ
What color is #EBD9ED?
#EBD9ED is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 36% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EBD9ED?
#EBD9ED is rgb(235, 217, 237) in RGB, hsl(294, 36%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 8%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBD9ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.68:1.
What colors go well with #EBD9ED?
Its direct complement is #DBEDD9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5EDD9 and #D9EDE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.