#E0F2E2 color
The hex color #E0F2E2 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 94.9% green and 88.6% blue (224, 242, 226).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 41% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Frozen Civilization (#E1F5E5), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.97:1).
#E0F2E2 color codes
| HEX | #E0F2E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 242, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 94.9%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 41%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 7%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.81, -8.82, 5.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.81, 10.49, 147.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.217, 84.842, 84.297) | |
| Decimal | 14742242 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0F2E2, 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 #E0F2E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0F2E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.97:1 | 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 #E0F2E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3eee1Protanopia
no red cones#efece3Deuteranopia
no green cones#def1edTritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0f2e2; }
.text { color: #e0f2e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0f2e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 242 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0f2e2, #e0f2eb); }
Similar colors
#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#ddeeddVanishing Point#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d7ecd9Silky Mint#ddece0Cryo Freeze
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E0F2E2?
- #E0F2E2 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frozen Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0F2E2?
- The RGB value is 224, 242, 226: 224 red, 242 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0F2E2?
- The complementary color is #F2E0F0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0F2E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.97:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.