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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0F0EA — Alabaster
#F0F0EA is a light desaturated beige sitting at 60° 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 #F0F0EA
- f9f9f6
- e5e5db
- d2d2bf
- bebea4
- abab88
- 97976d
- 7d7d58
- 616145
- 464632
- 2a2a1e
- 0f0f0b
Color schemes using #F0F0EA
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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#F0F0EA FAQ
What color is #F0F0EA?
#F0F0EA is a shade of alabaster in the beige family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 17% saturation and 93% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F0F0EA?
#F0F0EA is rgb(240, 240, 234) in RGB, hsl(60, 17%, 93%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0F0EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.36:1.
What colors go well with #F0F0EA?
Its direct complement is #EAEAF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAEDF0 and #EDEAF0 gives you contrast without the vibration.