#E1F4F2 color
The hex color #E1F4F2 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 95.7% green and 94.9% blue (225, 244, 242).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 46% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Bone-Chilling (#E1F2F0), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.42:1).
#E1F4F2 color codes
| HEX | #E1F4F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 244, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 95.7%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 46%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 8%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.79, -6.58, -1.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.79, 6.69, 190.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.426, 87.119, 96.618) | |
| Decimal | 14808306 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1F4F2, 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 #E1F4F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1F4F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.42:1 | 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 #E1F4F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f2f2Protanopia
no red cones#eeeff2Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcf5f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1f4f2; }
.text { color: #e1f4f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1f4f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 244 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1f4f2, #e1edf4); }
Similar colors
#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#e7fafaCalm Waters#deeeedFree Spirit#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#d6eae8Cold Omen#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#edfcfbCold White#d9eae5Tropical Dream
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #E1F4F2?
- #E1F4F2 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Bone-Chilling. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1F4F2?
- The RGB value is 225, 244, 242: 225 red, 244 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1F4F2?
- The complementary color is #F4E1E3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1F4F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.42:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.