analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBE5DE — Alabaster
#EBE5DE is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 32° 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 #EBE5DE
- f9f7f5
- e8e0d8
- d6c9bb
- c4b29d
- b39b80
- a18463
- 856c50
- 68553e
- 4b3d2d
- 2d251b
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #EBE5DE
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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#EBE5DE FAQ
What color is #EBE5DE?
#EBE5DE is a shade of alabaster in the beige family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 25% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EBE5DE?
#EBE5DE is rgb(235, 229, 222) in RGB, hsl(32, 25%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBE5DE?
White text on this background reaches 1.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.79:1.
What colors go well with #EBE5DE?
Its direct complement is #DFE5EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFEBEC and #E0DFEC gives you contrast without the vibration.