#E1ECD3 color
The hex color #E1ECD3 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 92.5% green and 82.7% blue (225, 236, 211).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 40% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Maison Verte (#E5F0D9), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.14:1).
#E1ECD3 color codes
| HEX | #E1ECD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 236, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 92.5%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 40%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 11%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 11%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92, -8.03, 10.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92, 13.52, 126.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.803, 80.701, 73.357) | |
| Decimal | 14806227 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1ECD3, 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 #E1ECD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1ECD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.14:1 | 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 #E1ECD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efe8d2Protanopia
no red cones#ede8d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3e9e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1ecd3; }
.text { color: #e1ecd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1ecd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 236 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1ecd3, #d4ecd3); }
Similar colors
#e5f0d9Maison Verte#dce7cbBreath of Celery#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#d7e7d0Peppermint#dfeddaGhost Lichen#edf6dbFuton#dff1d6Hint of Mint#e1efddDistant Landscape
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #E1ECD3?
- #E1ECD3 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Maison Verte. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1ECD3?
- The RGB value is 225, 236, 211: 225 red, 236 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1ECD3?
- The complementary color is #DED3EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1ECD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.14:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.