#E1E7E0 color
The hex color #E1E7E0 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 90.6% green and 87.8% blue (225, 231, 224).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 13% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Lightning Bolt (#E5EBE6), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.71:1).
#E1E7E0 color codes
| HEX | #E1E7E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 231, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 90.6%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 13%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 3%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.03, -3.26, 2.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.03, 4.23, 140.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.079, 78.541, 81.816) | |
| Decimal | 14804960 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1E7E0, 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 #E1E7E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1E7E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.71:1 | 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 #E1E7E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e6e0Protanopia
no red cones#e6e5e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1e6e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1e7e0; }
.text { color: #e1e7e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1e7e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 231 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1e7e0, #e0e7e3); }
Similar colors
#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#e5eae6Distant Cloud#eaede5Silence#eceee6Crème Fraîche#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#e1e3d7Washed Dollar
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E1E7E0?
- #E1E7E0 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Lightning Bolt. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1E7E0?
- The RGB value is 225, 231, 224: 225 red, 231 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1E7E0?
- The complementary color is #E6E0E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1E7E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.71:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.