analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDECF9 — Lavender
#EDECF9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 245° 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 #EDECF9
- f4f3fb
- d2d0f0
- b1ace5
- 8f88da
- 6e65ce
- 4c41c3
- 3c33a2
- 2f287e
- 221d5b
- 151137
- 070613
Color schemes using #EDECF9
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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#EDECF9 FAQ
What color is #EDECF9?
#EDECF9 is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 52% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EDECF9?
#EDECF9 is rgb(237, 236, 249) in RGB, hsl(245, 52%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDECF9?
White text on this background reaches 1.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.97:1.
What colors go well with #EDECF9?
Its direct complement is #F8F9EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9F3EC and #F1F9EC gives you contrast without the vibration.