analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2F0ED — Alabaster
#F2F0ED is a light desaturated white sitting at 36° 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.
#f2f0ed
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F2F0ED
- f9f8f6
- e5e1db
- d1cac0
- bdb3a4
- aa9d89
- 96866e
- 7c6e5a
- 605646
- 453e32
- 2a251e
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #F2F0ED
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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#F2F0ED FAQ
What color is #F2F0ED?
#F2F0ED is a shade of alabaster in the white family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 16% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F2F0ED?
#F2F0ED is rgb(242, 240, 237) in RGB, hsl(36, 16%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2F0ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.46:1.
What colors go well with #F2F0ED?
Its direct complement is #EDEFF2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDF2F2 and #EEEDF2 gives you contrast without the vibration.