Homoeopathic Green color: hex code #E1EBD8
Homoeopathic Green has the hex code #E1EBD8. It is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 92.2% green and 84.7% blue (225, 235, 216).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 32% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.08:1).
Homoeopathic Green (#E1EBD8) color codes
| HEX | #E1EBD8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 235, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 92.2%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 32%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 8%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.86, -6.68, 8.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.86, 10.48, 129.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.152, 80.382, 76.614) | |
| Decimal | 14805976 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Homoeopathic Green, 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 #E1EBD8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1EBD8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.08:1 | 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 #E1EBD8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede8d7Protanopia
no red cones#ece7d9Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2e9e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1ebd8; }
.text { color: #e1ebd8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1ebd8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 235 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1ebd8, #d8ebd9); }Similar colors
#dfeddaGhost Lichen#e1efddDistant Landscape#e5f0d9Maison Verte#e7efe0Mount Eden#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#ecf3e1White Mecca#e4f3e0Mojito#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #E1EBD8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E1EBD8?
- #E1EBD8 is a very light, desaturated green known as Homoeopathic Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Homoeopathic Green?
- The RGB value is 225, 235, 216: 225 red, 235 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Homoeopathic Green?
- The complementary color is #E2D8EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1EBD8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.08:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.