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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0ECF9 — Lavender
#F0ECF9 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #F0ECF9
- f6f3fb
- d9d0f0
- bdace5
- a188da
- 8465ce
- 6841c3
- 5433a2
- 42287e
- 2f1d5b
- 1d1137
- 0a0613
Color schemes using #F0ECF9
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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#F0ECF9 FAQ
What color is #F0ECF9?
#F0ECF9 is a shade of lavender in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 52% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F0ECF9?
#F0ECF9 is rgb(240, 236, 249) in RGB, hsl(258, 52%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 5%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0ECF9?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.07:1.
What colors go well with #F0ECF9?
Its direct complement is #F5F9EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9F6EC and #EEF9EC gives you contrast without the vibration.