#E2E9E6 color
The hex color #E2E9E6 is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 91.4% green and 90.2% blue (226, 233, 230).
Its hue angle is 154°, with 14% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Distant Cloud (#E5EAE6), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.03:1).
#E2E9E6 color codes
| HEX | #E2E9E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 233, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 91.4%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(154, 14%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(154, 3%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.76, -2.87, 0.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.76, 2.95, 167.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.783, 80.159, 86.38) | |
| Decimal | 14871014 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2E9E6, 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 #E2E9E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2E9E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.03:1 | 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 #E2E9E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e8e6Protanopia
no red cones#e7e7e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1e9e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2e9e6; }
.text { color: #e2e9e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2e9e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 233 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2e9e6, #e2e8e9); }
Similar colors
#e5eae6Distant Cloud#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#eaf2f1Warp Drive#e5e7e4Whale Bone#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#e1e5e5Shaving Cream#dce3e4Serene
Closest common color name: Platinum.
Questions
- What color is #E2E9E6?
- #E2E9E6 is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Distant Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2E9E6?
- The RGB value is 226, 233, 230: 226 red, 233 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2E9E6?
- The complementary color is #E9E2E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2E9E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.03:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.