#E9E2EE

#E9E2EE

Color Values

HEX

#E9E2EE

RGB

233, 226, 238

HSL

275.0, 26.1%, 91.0%

HSV

275.0, 5.0%, 93.3%

CMYK

2.1%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.9218 0.0177 311.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Light purples and lavenders evoke romance, nostalgia, and gentle luxury. They are calming and slightly whimsical, often associated with springtime flowers and delicate fragrance. Lavender tones stimulate creativity and imagination while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Design Usage

Soft purple is popular in beauty brands, creative platforms, and children's educational apps. It creates distinctive card backgrounds and feature highlights that feel premium without being heavy. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for a sophisticated, trend-forward color combination.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E9E2EE;
color: #E9E2EE;
border-color: #E9E2EE;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 200 #E2E8F0

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

16.58:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E9E2EE?

RGB(233, 226, 238) · HSL(275.0, 26.1%, 91.0%) · CMYK(2.1%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 6.7%)

Does #E9E2EE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.27:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E9E2EE?

Use 000000 text on a #E9E2EE background; contrast on black is 16.58:1.