#E0F5F3 color
The hex color #E0F5F3 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 96.1% green and 95.3% blue (224, 245, 243).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 51% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Bone-Chilling (#E1F2F0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.52:1).
#E0F5F3 color codes
| HEX | #E0F5F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 245, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 96.1%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 51%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 9%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95, -7.22, -1.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95, 7.36, 190.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.567, 87.622, 97.497) | |
| Decimal | 14743027 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0F5F3, 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 #E0F5F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0F5F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | 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 #E0F5F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f3f3Protanopia
no red cones#eeeff3Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbf6f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0f5f3; }
.text { color: #e0f5f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0f5f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 245 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0f5f3, #e0edf5); }
Similar colors
#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#e7fafaCalm Waters#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#deeeedFree Spirit#e7feffBubbles#d6eae8Cold Omen#d8f1f4Let It Snow#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #E0F5F3?
- #E0F5F3 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Bone-Chilling. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0F5F3?
- The RGB value is 224, 245, 243: 224 red, 245 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0F5F3?
- The complementary color is #F5E0E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0F5F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.52:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.