#E1F3DB color
The hex color #E1F3DB is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 95.3% green and 85.9% blue (225, 243, 219).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 50% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.04:1).
#E1F3DB color codes
| HEX | #E1F3DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 243, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 95.3%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 50%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 10%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 10%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.98, -10.2, 9.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.98, 13.98, 136.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.886, 85.223, 79.456) | |
| Decimal | 14808027 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1F3DB, 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 #E1F3DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1F3DB 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 #E1F3DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5efdaProtanopia
no red cones#f2eddcDeuteranopia
no green cones#e1f1ecTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1f3db; }
.text { color: #e1f3db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1f3db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 243 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1f3db, #dbf3e1); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#e4f3e0Mojito#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#dfeddaGhost Lichen#e5f0d9Maison Verte#d7ecd9Silky Mint#e1efddDistant Landscape#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E1F3DB?
- #E1F3DB is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Hint of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1F3DB?
- The RGB value is 225, 243, 219: 225 red, 243 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1F3DB?
- The complementary color is #EDDBF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1F3DB?
- 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.