#E0F3E5 color
The hex color #E0F3E5 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 95.3% green and 89.8% blue (224, 243, 229).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 44% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% 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 18.12:1).
#E0F3E5 color codes
| HEX | #E0F3E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 243, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 95.3%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 44%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 8%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 6%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.14, -8.78, 4.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.14, 9.92, 152.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.931, 85.605, 86.584) | |
| Decimal | 14742501 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0F3E5, 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 #E0F3E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0F3E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | 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 #E0F3E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f0e4Protanopia
no red cones#efede6Deuteranopia
no green cones#def2efTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0f3e5; }
.text { color: #e0f3e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0f3e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 243 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0f3e5, #e0f3ef); }
Similar colors
#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#ddeeddVanishing Point#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#ddece0Cryo Freeze#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape#deece1Pastel Smirk#e5f2e7Polar
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E0F3E5?
- #E0F3E5 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 #E0F3E5?
- The RGB value is 224, 243, 229: 224 red, 243 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0F3E5?
- The complementary color is #F3E0EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0F3E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.12:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.