#E2F2E3 color
The hex color #E2F2E3 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 94.9% green and 89% blue (226, 242, 227).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 38% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Vanishing Point (#DDEEDD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.04:1).
#E2F2E3 color codes
| HEX | #E2F2E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 242, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 94.9%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 38%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 6%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.98, -7.97, 5.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.98, 9.64, 145.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.979, 85.218, 85.051) | |
| Decimal | 14873315 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2F2E3, 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 #E2F2E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2F2E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.04:1 | 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 #E2F2E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3efe2Protanopia
no red cones#f0ede4Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1f1edTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2f2e3; }
.text { color: #e2f2e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2f2e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 242 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2f2e3, #e2f2eb); }
Similar colors
#ddeeddVanishing Point#e1efddDistant Landscape#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#e4f3e0Mojito#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dfeddaGhost Lichen#e5f2e7Polar#deece1Pastel Smirk
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E2F2E3?
- #E2F2E3 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Vanishing Point. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2F2E3?
- The RGB value is 226, 242, 227: 226 red, 242 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2F2E3?
- The complementary color is #F2E2F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2F2E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.04:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.