#E0EFD7 color
The hex color #E0EFD7 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 93.7% green and 84.3% blue (224, 239, 215).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 43% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.5:1).
#E0EFD7 color codes
| HEX | #E0EFD7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 239, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 93.7%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 43%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 10%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 10%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.79, -9.21, 9.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.79, 13.54, 132.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.871, 82.486, 76.307) | |
| Decimal | 14741463 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0EFD7, 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 #E0EFD7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0EFD7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.5:1 | 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 #E0EFD7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1ebd6Protanopia
no red cones#efead8Deuteranopia
no green cones#e0ede8Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0efd7; }
.text { color: #e0efd7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0efd7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 239 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0efd7, #d7efda); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#e5f0d9Maison Verte#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d7e7d0Peppermint#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#dce7cbBreath of Celery
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E0EFD7?
- #E0EFD7 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Hint of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0EFD7?
- The RGB value is 224, 239, 215: 224 red, 239 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0EFD7?
- The complementary color is #E6D7EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0EFD7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.5:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.