#E2DFE2 color
The hex color #E2DFE2 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 87.5% green and 88.6% blue (226, 223, 226).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 5% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Chrome (#E1DFE1), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.89:1).
#E2DFE2 color codes
| HEX | #E2DFE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 223, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 87.5%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 5%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 1%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.13, 1.55, -1.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.13, 1.9, 324.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.477, 74.435, 82.539) | |
| Decimal | 14868450 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2DFE2, 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 #E2DFE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2DFE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | 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 #E2DFE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfe0e2Protanopia
no red cones#dfe0e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2dfe0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2dfe2; }
.text { color: #e2dfe2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2dfe2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 223 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2dfe2, #e2dfe1); }
Similar colors
#e1dfe1Chrome#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#dfdfe5Festive Ferret#dfd9daFrozen Mammoth#e1e1e2Jupiter#ded8dcPebble Beach#deddddSilver Lake
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #E2DFE2?
- #E2DFE2 is a light gray, closest to the named color Chrome. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2DFE2?
- The RGB value is 226, 223, 226: 226 red, 223 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2DFE2?
- The complementary color is #DFE2DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2DFE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.89:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.