Star Magnolia color: hex code #EEEFE2
Star Magnolia has the hex code #EEEFE2. It is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 93.7% green and 88.6% blue (238, 239, 226).
Its hue angle is 65°, with 29% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.08:1).
Star Magnolia (#EEEFE2) color codes
| HEX | #EEEFE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 239, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 93.7%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(65, 29%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(65, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.06, -2.58, 6.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.06, 6.69, 112.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.852, 85.401, 84.214) | |
| Decimal | 15658978 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Star Magnolia, 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 #EEEFE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEEFE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.08:1 | 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 #EEEFE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1eee1Protanopia
no red cones#f1eee2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0edebTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eeefe2; }
.text { color: #eeefe2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eeefe2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 239 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eeefe2, #e8efe2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Alabaster.
See #EEEFE2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EEEFE2?
- #EEEFE2 is a very light, desaturated yellow known as Star Magnolia. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Star Magnolia?
- The RGB value is 238, 239, 226: 238 red, 239 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Star Magnolia?
- The complementary color is #E3E2EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEEFE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.08:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.