#E2F4E3 color
The hex color #E2F4E3 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 95.7% green and 89% blue (226, 244, 227).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 45% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Frozen Civilization (#E1F5E5), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.28:1).
#E2F4E3 color codes
| HEX | #E2F4E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 244, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 95.7%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 45%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 7%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 7%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.49, -8.98, 6.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.49, 10.89, 145.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.577, 86.415, 85.251) | |
| Decimal | 14873827 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2F4E3, 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 #E2F4E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2F4E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.28:1 | 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 #E2F4E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f0e2Protanopia
no red cones#f1eee4Deuteranopia
no green cones#e0f3efTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2f4e3; }
.text { color: #e2f4e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2f4e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 244 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2f4e3, #e2f4ec); }
Similar colors
#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#e4f3e0Mojito#ddeeddVanishing Point#e1efddDistant Landscape#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#dfeddaGhost Lichen#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#d7ecd9Silky Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E2F4E3?
- #E2F4E3 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frozen Civilization. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2F4E3?
- The RGB value is 226, 244, 227: 226 red, 244 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2F4E3?
- The complementary color is #F4E2F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2F4E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.28:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.