#E0F0E9 color
The hex color #E0F0E9 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 94.1% green and 91.4% blue (224, 240, 233).
Its hue angle is 154°, with 35% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Dream (#D9EAE5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.81:1).
#E0F0E9 color codes
| HEX | #E0F0E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 240, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 94.1%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(154, 35%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(154, 7%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.47, -6.55, 1.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.47, 6.73, 166.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.606, 84.05, 89.262) | |
| Decimal | 14741737 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0F0E9, 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 #E0F0E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0F0E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | 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 #E0F0E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efeee9Protanopia
no red cones#ecebe9Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddf0eeTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0f0e9; }
.text { color: #e0f0e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0f0e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 240 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0f0e9, #e0eff0); }
Similar colors
#d9eae5Tropical Dream#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#daeee6Shattered Ice#deece1Pastel Smirk#e5f2e7Polar#dbe9dfClair de Lune#d8eee7Light Spirited#ddece0Cryo Freeze
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E0F0E9?
- #E0F0E9 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Tropical Dream. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0F0E9?
- The RGB value is 224, 240, 233: 224 red, 240 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0F0E9?
- The complementary color is #F0E0E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0F0E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.81:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.