#E1FAD3 color
The hex color #E1FAD3 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 98% green and 82.7% blue (225, 250, 211).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 80% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Green Glint (#DCF1C7), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.82:1).
#E1FAD3 color codes
| HEX | #E1FAD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 250, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 98%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 80%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 16%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 16%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.61, -15, 16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.61, 21.93, 133.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.993, 89.081, 74.754) | |
| Decimal | 14809811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1FAD3, 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 #E1FAD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1FAD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.82:1 | 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 #E1FAD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fef4d1Protanopia
no red cones#f9f2d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1f7efTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1fad3; }
.text { color: #e1fad3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1fad3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 250 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1fad3, #d3fad9); }
Similar colors
#dcf1c7Green Glint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#ddffccHerbal Vapours#cef0ccPastel Mint#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#dff1d6Hint of Mint#ddedbdMellow Mint#cfe8b6Frozen Forest
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #E1FAD3?
- #E1FAD3 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Green Glint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1FAD3?
- The RGB value is 225, 250, 211: 225 red, 250 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1FAD3?
- The complementary color is #ECD3FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1FAD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.82:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.