#E2F3EB color
The hex color #E2F3EB is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 95.3% green and 92.2% blue (226, 243, 235).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 41% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Shattered Ice (#DAEEE6), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.25:1).
#E2F3EB color codes
| HEX | #E2F3EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 243, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 95.3%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 41%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.43, -7.05, 1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.43, 7.31, 164.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.407, 86.267, 91.102) | |
| Decimal | 14873579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2F3EB, 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 #E2F3EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2F3EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.25:1 | 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 #E2F3EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f0ebProtanopia
no red cones#efeeebDeuteranopia
no green cones#dff3f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2f3eb; }
.text { color: #e2f3eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2f3eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 243 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2f3eb, #e2f3f3); }
Similar colors
#daeee6Shattered Ice#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5f2e7Polar#deece1Pastel Smirk#d8eee7Light Spirited#d9eae5Tropical Dream#ddece0Cryo Freeze#e9f9f5Melting Glacier
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E2F3EB?
- #E2F3EB is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Shattered Ice. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2F3EB?
- The RGB value is 226, 243, 235: 226 red, 243 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2F3EB?
- The complementary color is #F3E2EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2F3EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.25:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.