#E1ECE6 color
The hex color #E1ECE6 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 92.5% green and 90.2% blue (225, 236, 230).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 22% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Frosty Pink (#DFE9E3), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.34:1).
#E1ECE6 color codes
| HEX | #E1ECE6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 236, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 92.5%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 22%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 5%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 3%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.45, -4.74, 1.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.45, 5.01, 160.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.327, 81.711, 86.651) | |
| Decimal | 14806246 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1ECE6, 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 #E1ECE6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1ECE6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.34:1 | 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 #E1ECE6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eceae6Protanopia
no red cones#e9e9e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfeceaTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1ece6; }
.text { color: #e1ece6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1ece6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 236 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1ece6, #e1ecec); }
Similar colors
#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#dfece9Second Wind#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#d9eae5Tropical Dream
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E1ECE6?
- #E1ECE6 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Frosty Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1ECE6?
- The RGB value is 225, 236, 230: 225 red, 236 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1ECE6?
- The complementary color is #ECE1E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1ECE6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.34:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.