analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDECD9 — Alabaster
#EDECD9 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #EDECD9
- fafaf5
- ebead5
- dcdab5
- cdca95
- beba75
- afab55
- 918d44
- 716e35
- 514f26
- 313017
- 111108
Color schemes using #EDECD9
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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#EDECD9 FAQ
What color is #EDECD9?
#EDECD9 is a shade of alabaster in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 36% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EDECD9?
#EDECD9 is rgb(237, 236, 217) in RGB, hsl(57, 36%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDECD9?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.6:1.
What colors go well with #EDECD9?
Its direct complement is #D9DAED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9E4ED and #E2D9ED gives you contrast without the vibration.