#E1E2D7 color
The hex color #E1E2D7 is a very light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 88.6% green and 84.3% blue (225, 226, 215).
Its hue angle is 65°, with 16% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Fish Ceviche (#E1E1D5), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.06:1).
#E1E2D7 color codes
| HEX | #E1E2D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 226, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 88.6%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(65, 16%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(65, 5%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.54, -2.27, 5.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.54, 5.72, 113.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.512, 75.307, 75.098) | |
| Decimal | 14803671 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1E2D7, 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 #E1E2D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1E2D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.06:1 | 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 #E1E2D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e1d6Protanopia
no red cones#e4e1d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3e0dfTritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1e2d7; }
.text { color: #e1e2d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1e2d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 226 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1e2d7, #dce2d7); }
Similar colors
#e1e1d5Fish Ceviche#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#e8e6d9Prairie Winds#e6e5d6Tofu#dadad1Alaska#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#e7e6deMorning Bread
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E1E2D7?
- #E1E2D7 is a very light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Fish Ceviche. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1E2D7?
- The RGB value is 225, 226, 215: 225 red, 226 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1E2D7?
- The complementary color is #D8D7E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1E2D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.06:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.