#E1E7CF color
The hex color #E1E7CF is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 90.6% green and 81.2% blue (225, 231, 207).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 33% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Marble Grape (#DEE2C7), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.53:1).
#E1E7CF color codes
| HEX | #E1E7CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 231, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 90.6%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 33%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 10%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 10%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.63, -6.16, 11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.63, 12.61, 119.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.888, 77.664, 70.276) | |
| Decimal | 14804943 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1E7CF, 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 #E1E7CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1E7CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.53:1 | 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 #E1E7CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe4ceProtanopia
no red cones#eae4d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4e4e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1e7cf; }
.text { color: #e1e7cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1e7cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 231 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1e7cf, #d5e7cf); }
Similar colors
#dee2c7Marble Grape#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#dbe0c4Airy Fields#dce7cbBreath of Celery#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#dce0cdGentle Frost
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #E1E7CF?
- #E1E7CF is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Marble Grape. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1E7CF?
- The RGB value is 225, 231, 207: 225 red, 231 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1E7CF?
- The complementary color is #D5CFE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1E7CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.53:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.