analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F3EDEC — Alabaster
#F3EDEC is a light desaturated red sitting at 9° 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.
#f3edec
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F3EDEC
- f9f6f6
- e7dbd9
- d5c0bc
- c3a49f
- b18982
- 9f6e65
- 835952
- 664640
- 49322e
- 2d1e1c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #F3EDEC
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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#F3EDEC FAQ
What color is #F3EDEC?
#F3EDEC is a shade of alabaster in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 23% saturation and 94% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #F3EDEC?
#F3EDEC is rgb(243, 237, 236) in RGB, hsl(9, 23%, 94%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F3EDEC?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.14:1.
What colors go well with #F3EDEC?
Its direct complement is #ECF2F3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECF3F1 and #ECEFF3 gives you contrast without the vibration.