#E1F3ED color
The hex color #E1F3ED is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 95.3% green and 92.9% blue (225, 243, 237).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 43% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Shattered Ice (#DAEEE6), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.24:1).
#E1F3ED color codes
| HEX | #E1F3ED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 243, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 95.3%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 43%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.41, -7.01, 0.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.41, 7.06, 173.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.385, 86.222, 92.617) | |
| Decimal | 14808045 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1F3ED, 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 #E1F3ED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1F3ED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | 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 #E1F3ED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f0edProtanopia
no red cones#eeeeedDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddf3f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1f3ed; }
.text { color: #e1f3ed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1f3ed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 243 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1f3ed, #e1f0f3); }
Similar colors
#daeee6Shattered Ice#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#d8eee7Light Spirited#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d9eae5Tropical Dream#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#e5f2e7Polar
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E1F3ED?
- #E1F3ED is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Shattered Ice. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1F3ED?
- The RGB value is 225, 243, 237: 225 red, 243 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1F3ED?
- The complementary color is #F3E1E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1F3ED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.24:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.