Diamond White color: hex code #E2EFF3
Diamond White has the hex code #E2EFF3. It is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 93.7% green and 95.3% blue (226, 239, 243).
Its hue angle is 194°, with 41% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.87:1).
Diamond White (#E2EFF3) color codes
| HEX | #E2EFF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 239, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 93.7%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 41%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(194, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.61, -3.54, -3.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.61, 4.91, 223.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.405, 84.372, 96.931) | |
| Decimal | 14872563 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Diamond White, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E2EFF3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2EFF3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E2EFF3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eceef3Protanopia
no red cones#e9ecf3Deuteranopia
no green cones#def1f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2eff3; }
.text { color: #e2eff3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2eff3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 239 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2eff3, #e2e7f3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
See #E2EFF3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E2EFF3?
- #E2EFF3 is a very light, desaturated cyan known as Diamond White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Diamond White?
- The RGB value is 226, 239, 243: 226 red, 239 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Diamond White?
- The complementary color is #F3E6E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2EFF3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.87:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.