#E2EFE9 color
The hex color #E2EFE9 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 93.7% green and 91.4% blue (226, 239, 233).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 29% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.76:1).
#E2EFE9 color codes
| HEX | #E2EFE9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 239, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 93.7%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 29%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 3%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.36, -5.39, 1.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.36, 5.57, 165.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.936, 83.784, 89.194) | |
| Decimal | 14872553 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2EFE9, 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 #E2EFE9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2EFE9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | 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 #E2EFE9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeede9Protanopia
no red cones#ecebe9Deuteranopia
no green cones#e0efedTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2efe9; }
.text { color: #e2efe9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2efe9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 239 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2efe9, #e2efef); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#dfece9Second Wind#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#d9eae5Tropical Dream#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#e5f2e7Polar
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E2EFE9?
- #E2EFE9 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2EFE9?
- The RGB value is 226, 239, 233: 226 red, 239 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2EFE9?
- The complementary color is #EFE2E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2EFE9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.76:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.