#E1F2E6 color
The hex color #E1F2E6 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 94.9% green and 90.2% blue (225, 242, 230).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 40% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Cryo Freeze (#DDECE0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.04:1).
#E1F2E6 color codes
| HEX | #E1F2E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 242, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 94.9%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 40%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.98, -7.77, 3.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.98, 8.68, 153.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.084, 85.224, 87.236) | |
| Decimal | 14807782 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1F2E6, 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 #E1F2E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1F2E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.04:1 | 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 #E1F2E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2efe5Protanopia
no red cones#efede7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dff2eeTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1f2e6; }
.text { color: #e1f2e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1f2e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 242 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1f2e6, #e1f2ef); }
Similar colors
#ddece0Cryo Freeze#e5f2e7Polar#deece1Pastel Smirk#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#daeee6Shattered Ice#ddeeddVanishing Point#dbe9dfClair de Lune#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E1F2E6?
- #E1F2E6 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Cryo Freeze. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1F2E6?
- The RGB value is 225, 242, 230: 225 red, 242 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1F2E6?
- The complementary color is #F2E1ED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1F2E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.04:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.