#E0FBC3 color
The hex color #E0FBC3 is a very light, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 98.4% green and 76.5% blue (224, 251, 195).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 88% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Herbal Vapours (#DDFFCC), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.76:1).
#E0FBC3 color codes
| HEX | #E0FBC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 251, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 98.4%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 88%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 22%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.49, -18.34, 23.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.49, 30.2, 127.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.086, 88.781, 64.8) | |
| Decimal | 14744515 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0FBC3, 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 #E0FBC3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0FBC3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.76:1 | 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 #E0FBC3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff3c0Protanopia
no red cones#fdf1c5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2f6ecTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0fbc3; }
.text { color: #e0fbc3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0fbc3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 251 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0fbc3, #c4fbc3); }
Similar colors
#ddffccHerbal Vapours#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#dcf1c7Green Glint#ddedbdMellow Mint#eef9c1Kiwi Kiss#cfe8b6Frozen Forest#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills#e5edb5Sour
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #E0FBC3?
- #E0FBC3 is a very light, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Herbal Vapours. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0FBC3?
- The RGB value is 224, 251, 195: 224 red, 251 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0FBC3?
- The complementary color is #DEC3FB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0FBC3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.76:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.