analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0F2ED — Alabaster
#F0F2ED is a light desaturated white sitting at 84° 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.
#f0f2ed
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F0F2ED
- f8f9f6
- e1e5db
- cad1c0
- b3bda4
- 9daa89
- 86966e
- 6e7c5a
- 566046
- 3e4532
- 252a1e
- 0d0f0b
Color schemes using #F0F2ED
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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#F0F2ED FAQ
What color is #F0F2ED?
#F0F2ED is a shade of alabaster in the white family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 16% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F0F2ED?
#F0F2ED is rgb(240, 242, 237) in RGB, hsl(84, 16%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0F2ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.63:1.
What colors go well with #F0F2ED?
Its direct complement is #EFEDF2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDEEF2 and #F2EDF2 gives you contrast without the vibration.