#E2F6F1 color
The hex color #E2F6F1 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 96.5% green and 94.5% blue (226, 246, 241).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 53% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Melting Glacier (#E9F9F5), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.69:1).
#E2F6F1 color codes
| HEX | #E2F6F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 246, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 96.5%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 53%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 8%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 2%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.34, -7.46, 0.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.34, 7.46, 178.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.194, 88.43, 96.046) | |
| Decimal | 14874353 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2F6F1, 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 #E2F6F1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2F6F1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.69:1 | 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 #E2F6F1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f3f1Protanopia
no red cones#f0f0f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#def7f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2f6f1; }
.text { color: #e2f6f1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2f6f1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 246 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2f6f1, #e2f1f6); }
Similar colors
#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d8eee7Light Spirited#daeee6Shattered Ice#e7fafaCalm Waters#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d6eae8Cold Omen#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #E2F6F1?
- #E2F6F1 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Melting Glacier. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2F6F1?
- The RGB value is 226, 246, 241: 226 red, 246 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2F6F1?
- The complementary color is #F6E2E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2F6F1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.69:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.