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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFE9E6 — Alabaster
#EFE9E6 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 20° 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 #EFE9E6
- f9f7f6
- e7ded9
- d4c4bc
- c2aba0
- b09283
- 9e7967
- 826353
- 654d41
- 49372f
- 2c221c
- 100c0a
Color schemes using #EFE9E6
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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#EFE9E6 FAQ
What color is #EFE9E6?
#EFE9E6 is a shade of alabaster in the beige family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 22% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EFE9E6?
#EFE9E6 is rgb(239, 233, 230) in RGB, hsl(20, 22%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFE9E6?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.47:1.
What colors go well with #EFE9E6?
Its direct complement is #E6ECEF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6EFEE and #E6E8EF gives you contrast without the vibration.