#E1E8F3 color
The hex color #E1E8F3 is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 91% green and 95.3% blue (225, 232, 243).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 43% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Radiant Moon (#E0E6F0), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.04:1).
#E1E8F3 color codes
| HEX | #E1E8F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 232, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 91%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 43%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 5%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.77, -0.28, -6.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.77, 6.14, 267.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.082, 80.191, 96.247) | |
| Decimal | 14805235 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1E8F3, 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 #E1E8F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1E8F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.04:1 | 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 #E1E8F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e8f4Protanopia
no red cones#e3e7f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddeaebTritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1e8f3; }
.text { color: #e1e8f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1e8f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 232 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1e8f3, #e3e1f3); }
Similar colors
#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e7effbCotton Boll#dee9f4Freeze Up#e8eff8First Snow#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#dae4eeIceberg#dee6ecWhite Frost#dddfe8Delicate Cloud
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #E1E8F3?
- #E1E8F3 is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Radiant Moon. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1E8F3?
- The RGB value is 225, 232, 243: 225 red, 232 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1E8F3?
- The complementary color is #F3ECE1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1E8F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.04:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.