Diamonds in the Sky color: hex code #E5E2E1
Diamonds in the Sky has the hex code #E5E2E1. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 88.6% green and 88.2% blue (229, 226, 225).
Its hue angle is 15°, with 7% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 2% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.3:1).
Diamonds in the Sky (#E5E2E1) color codes
| HEX | #E5E2E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 226, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 88.6%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 7%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(15, 2%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.09, 0.84, 0.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.09, 1.19, 45.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.098, 76.487, 82.132) | |
| Decimal | 15065825 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Diamonds in the Sky, 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 #E5E2E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5E2E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.3:1 | 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 #E5E2E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e2e1Protanopia
no red cones#e3e3e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e6e2e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5e2e1; }
.text { color: #e5e2e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5e2e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 226 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5e2e1, #e5e4e1); }Similar colors
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See #E5E2E1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E5E2E1?
- #E5E2E1 is a light gray known as Diamonds in the Sky. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Diamonds in the Sky?
- The RGB value is 229, 226, 225: 229 red, 226 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Diamonds in the Sky?
- The complementary color is #E1E4E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5E2E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.3:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.