Homoeopathic Lime color: hex code #E9F6E2
Homoeopathic Lime has the hex code #E9F6E2. It is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 96.5% green and 88.6% blue (233, 246, 226).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 53% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.75:1).
Homoeopathic Lime (#E9F6E2) color codes
| HEX | #E9F6E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 246, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 96.5%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 53%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 8%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 8%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.47, -7.81, 8.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.47, 11.29, 133.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.285, 88.726, 84.833) | |
| Decimal | 15333090 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Homoeopathic Lime, 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 #E9F6E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E9F6E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.75:1 | 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 #E9F6E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f3e1Protanopia
no red cones#f6f2e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9f4f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e9f6e2; }
.text { color: #e9f6e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e9f6e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 246 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e9f6e2, #e2f6e5); }Similar colors
#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape#e5f0d9Maison Verte#dfeddaGhost Lichen#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#ecf3e1White Mecca#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#ddeeddVanishing Point
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #E9F6E2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E9F6E2?
- #E9F6E2 is a very light, moderate green known as Homoeopathic Lime. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Homoeopathic Lime?
- The RGB value is 233, 246, 226: 233 red, 246 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Homoeopathic Lime?
- The complementary color is #EFE2F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E9F6E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.75:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.