#E2E6F5 color
The hex color #E2E6F5 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 90.2% green and 96.1% blue (226, 230, 245).
Its hue angle is 227°, with 49% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Lullaby of Frost (#E5E8F2), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.87:1).
#E2E6F5 color codes
| HEX | #E2E6F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 230, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 90.2%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 49%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(227, 8%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.39, 1.46, -7.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.39, 7.86, 280.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.139, 79.354, 97.674) | |
| Decimal | 14870261 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2E6F5, 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 #E2E6F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2E6F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.87:1 | 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 #E2E6F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2e7f6Protanopia
no red cones#e1e6f5Deuteranopia
no green cones#dee9ebTritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2e6f5; }
.text { color: #e2e6f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2e6f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 230 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2e6f5, #e7e2f5); }
Similar colors
#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#e6e6faLavender#e7effbCotton Boll#efeeffFoundation White
Questions
- What color is #E2E6F5?
- #E2E6F5 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Lullaby of Frost. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2E6F5?
- The RGB value is 226, 230, 245: 226 red, 230 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2E6F5?
- The complementary color is #F5F1E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2E6F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.87:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.