#E0EBEB color
The hex color #E0EBEB is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 92.2% green and 92.2% blue (224, 235, 235).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 22% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Winter’s Breath (#DEECED), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.25:1).
#E0EBEB color codes
| HEX | #E0EBEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 235, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 92.2%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 22%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 5%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.25, -3.64, -1.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.25, 3.86, 199.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.441, 81.261, 90.292) | |
| Decimal | 14740459 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0EBEB, 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 #E0EBEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0EBEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.25:1 | 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 #E0EBEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9eaebProtanopia
no red cones#e7e8ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddecebTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0ebeb; }
.text { color: #e0ebeb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0ebeb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 235 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0ebeb, #e0e5eb); }
Similar colors
#deecedWinter’s Breath#d9e6e8Smoke and Mirrors#dae6e9Airy#dfece9Second Wind#eaf2f1Warp Drive#e2eff3Diamond White#d8e4e7Inuit Blue#deeeedFree Spirit
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E0EBEB?
- #E0EBEB is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Winter’s Breath. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0EBEB?
- The RGB value is 224, 235, 235: 224 red, 235 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0EBEB?
- The complementary color is #EBE0E0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0EBEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.25:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.