Color Palettes

Lavender mist color

An extremely pale lavender, almost white with a cool purple glow. It matches the CSS color called lavender and is used for soft backgrounds and nurseries.

Also known as: Lavender web, Pale lavender.

Lavender mist · #E6E6FA

About lavender mist

Lavender mist (#E6E6FA) is a cool, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the purples family. It mixes 230 red, 230 green and 250 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in web, backgrounds, nursery.

Lavender mist shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Lavender mist color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Ivory
AnalogousClose to: Alice blue
TriadicClose to: Misty rose, Honeydew
Split complementaryClose to: Linen, Honeydew
TetradicClose to: Lavender blush, Ivory, Honeydew

Lavender mist color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Lavender mist
Analogous palette · Lavender mist
Complementary palette · Lavender mist
Triadic palette · Lavender mist
With neutrals palette · Lavender mist
With an accent palette · Lavender mist

Lavender mist contrast with text

White textContrast 1.2:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 17.1:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --lavender-mist: #E6E6FA;
  --lavender-mist-rgb: 230, 230, 250;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--lavender-mist); }
.text { color: var(--lavender-mist); }

Colors similar to lavender mist

MagnoliaAlice blueLavender blushGainsboroWhite smokePlatinumSnow whiteLight grayLavender grayWhite

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More purples

VioletDeep purplePurpleLilacLavenderMauvePlumAmethystEggplantOrchidIndigoGrape purpleWisteriaPastel lilacUltra violetLavender grayThistleMulberryByzantiumRoyal purpleHeliotropeAubergineTyrian purplePastel purple

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for lavender mist?

The hex code for lavender mist is #E6E6FA. In RGB it is rgb(230, 230, 250), in HSL hsl(240, 67%, 94%) and in CMYK 8, 8, 0, 2.

What is the complementary color of lavender mist?

Its complement on the color wheel is #FAFAE6, close to ivory. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on lavender mist?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.2:1, while with black it is 17.1:1.