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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECECF9 — Lavender
#ECECF9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #ECECF9
- f3f3fb
- d0d0f0
- acace5
- 8888da
- 6565ce
- 4141c3
- 3333a2
- 28287e
- 1d1d5b
- 111137
- 060613
Color schemes using #ECECF9
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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#ECECF9 FAQ
What color is #ECECF9?
#ECECF9 is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 52% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ECECF9?
#ECECF9 is rgb(236, 236, 249) in RGB, hsl(240, 52%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECECF9?
White text on this background reaches 1.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.93:1.
What colors go well with #ECECF9?
Its direct complement is #F9F9EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9F2EC and #F2F9EC gives you contrast without the vibration.