#E2E3F5 color
The hex color #E2E3F5 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 89% green and 96.1% blue (226, 227, 245).
Its hue angle is 237°, with 49% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Lavender (#E6E6FA), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.54:1).
#E2E3F5 color codes
| HEX | #E2E3F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 227, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 89%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(237, 49%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(237, 8%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 7%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.64, 3.01, -8.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.64, 9.34, 288.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.311, 77.699, 97.398) | |
| Decimal | 14869493 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2E3F5, 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 #E2E3F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2E3F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.54:1 | 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 #E2E3F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfe5f6Protanopia
no red cones#dee4f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#dee6e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2e3f5; }
.text { color: #e2e3f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2e3f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 227 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2e3f5, #ebe2f5); }
Similar colors
#e6e6faLavender#efeeffFoundation White#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#ebecf5Silver Phoenix
Questions
- What color is #E2E3F5?
- #E2E3F5 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Lavender. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2E3F5?
- The RGB value is 226, 227, 245: 226 red, 227 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2E3F5?
- The complementary color is #F5F4E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2E3F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.54:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.