#E0E7D4 color
The hex color #E0E7D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 90.6% green and 83.1% blue (224, 231, 212).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 28% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Mint (#E5EAD8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.55:1).
#E0E7D4 color codes
| HEX | #E0E7D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 231, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 90.6%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 28%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 8%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.67, -5.68, 8.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.67, 10.17, 123.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.198, 77.753, 73.531) | |
| Decimal | 14739412 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0E7D4, 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 #E0E7D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0E7D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | 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 #E0E7D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae4d3Protanopia
no red cones#e9e4d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2e5e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0e7d4; }
.text { color: #e0e7d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0e7d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 231 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0e7d4, #d7e7d4); }
Similar colors
#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#d9dfcdGin#dce0cdGentle Frost#dbe0d0Feta#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#dde3d5Water Lily#eaeed8Blissful Serenity
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #E0E7D4?
- #E0E7D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0E7D4?
- The RGB value is 224, 231, 212: 224 red, 231 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0E7D4?
- The complementary color is #DBD4E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0E7D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.55:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.