#E0FEFD color
The hex color #E0FEFD is a very light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 99.6% green and 99.2% blue (224, 254, 253).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 94% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Light Cyan (#E0FFFF), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.76:1).
#E0FEFD color codes
| HEX | #E0FEFD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 254, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 99.6%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 94%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 12%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.56, -9.83, -2.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.56, 10.22, 195.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.908, 93.821, 106.598) | |
| Decimal | 14745341 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0FEFD, 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 #E0FEFD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0FEFD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.76:1 | 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 #E0FEFD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fafbfdProtanopia
no red cones#f4f6fdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d8fffeTritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0fefd; }
.text { color: #e0fefd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0fefd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 254 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0fefd, #e0f0fe); }
Similar colors
#e0ffffLight Cyan#dbfffeCold Canada#d7fefeSalt Mountain#e7feffBubbles#d4ffffMount Olympus#e7fafaCalm Waters#d8f1f4Let It Snow#d6fffaIce
Questions
- What color is #E0FEFD?
- #E0FEFD is a very light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Light Cyan. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0FEFD?
- The RGB value is 224, 254, 253: 224 red, 254 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0FEFD?
- The complementary color is #FEE0E1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0FEFD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.76:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.