#E0E7EA color
The hex color #E0E7EA is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 90.6% green and 91.8% blue (224, 231, 234).
Its hue angle is 198°, with 19% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Wind Blown (#DDE3E7), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.79:1).
#E0E7EA color codes
| HEX | #E0E7EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 231, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 90.6%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 19%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(198, 4%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.21, -1.78, -2.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.21, 2.88, 231.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.165, 78.939, 89.155) | |
| Decimal | 14739434 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0E7EA, 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 #E0E7EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0E7EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | 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 #E0E7EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e7eaProtanopia
no red cones#e4e5eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#dee8e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0e7ea; }
.text { color: #e0e7ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0e7ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 231 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0e7ea, #e0e2ea); }
Similar colors
#dde3e7Wind Blown#dae3e7Cityscape#e5edf1Morning Mist#dce3e4Serene#dee6ecWhite Frost#dde3e8Snow Blanket#dde2e6Bright Star#e1e5e5Shaving Cream
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #E0E7EA?
- #E0E7EA is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Wind Blown. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0E7EA?
- The RGB value is 224, 231, 234: 224 red, 231 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0E7EA?
- The complementary color is #EAE3E0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0E7EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.79:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.