analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFECE6 — Alabaster
#EFECE6 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 40° 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 #EFECE6
- f9f8f6
- e7e2d9
- d4ccbc
- c2b7a0
- b0a183
- 9e8b67
- 827253
- 655941
- 49402f
- 2c271c
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #EFECE6
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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#EFECE6 FAQ
What color is #EFECE6?
#EFECE6 is a shade of alabaster in the beige family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 22% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EFECE6?
#EFECE6 is rgb(239, 236, 230) in RGB, hsl(40, 22%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFECE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.81:1.
What colors go well with #EFECE6?
Its direct complement is #E6E9EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6EEEF and #E8E6EF gives you contrast without the vibration.