#E2E8D4 color
The hex color #E2E8D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 91% green and 83.1% blue (226, 232, 212).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 30% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Mint (#E5EAD8), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.73:1).
#E2E8D4 color codes
| HEX | #E2E8D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 232, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 91%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 30%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 9%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 9%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.07, -5.5, 9.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.07, 10.57, 121.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.103, 78.635, 73.654) | |
| Decimal | 14870740 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2E8D4, 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 #E2E8D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2E8D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.73:1 | 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 #E2E8D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebe5d3Protanopia
no red cones#eae5d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4e6e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2e8d4; }
.text { color: #e2e8d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2e8d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 232 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2e8d4, #d8e8d4); }
Similar colors
#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9dfcdGin#dbe0d0Feta#dde3d5Water Lily
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #E2E8D4?
- #E2E8D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2E8D4?
- The RGB value is 226, 232, 212: 226 red, 232 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2E8D4?
- The complementary color is #DAD4E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2E8D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.73:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.