#E2E6D6 color
The hex color #E2E6D6 is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 90.2% green and 83.9% blue (226, 230, 214).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 24% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Mint (#E5EAD8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.52:1).
#E2E6D6 color codes
| HEX | #E2E6D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 230, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 90.2%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 24%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 7%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 7%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.61, -4.14, 7.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.61, 8.41, 119.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.797, 77.617, 74.805) | |
| Decimal | 14870230 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2E6D6, 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 #E2E6D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2E6D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.52:1 | 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 #E2E6D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e4d5Protanopia
no red cones#e8e4d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4e4e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2e6d6; }
.text { color: #e2e6d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2e6d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 230 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2e6d6, #dae6d6); }
Similar colors
#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#dde3d5Water Lily#dbe0d0Feta#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#dce0cdGentle Frost#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#d9dfcdGin
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E2E6D6?
- #E2E6D6 is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2E6D6?
- The RGB value is 226, 230, 214: 226 red, 230 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2E6D6?
- The complementary color is #DAD6E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2E6D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.52:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.