#E2F8F1 color
The hex color #E2F8F1 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 97.3% green and 94.5% blue (226, 248, 241).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 61% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Light Spirited (#D8EEE7), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.93:1).
#E2F8F1 color codes
| HEX | #E2F8F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 248, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 97.3%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 61%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 9%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 3%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.85, -8.46, 0.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.85, 8.51, 173.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.805, 89.653, 96.25) | |
| Decimal | 14874865 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2F8F1, 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 #E2F8F1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2F8F1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | 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 #E2F8F1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f5f1Protanopia
no red cones#f2f2f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddf9f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2f8f1; }
.text { color: #e2f8f1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2f8f1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 248 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2f8f1, #e2f4f8); }
Similar colors
#d8eee7Light Spirited#daeee6Shattered Ice#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d9eae5Tropical Dream#e5f2e7Polar#e7fafaCalm Waters#e6f2eaBath Bubbles
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #E2F8F1?
- #E2F8F1 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Light Spirited. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2F8F1?
- The RGB value is 226, 248, 241: 226 red, 248 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2F8F1?
- The complementary color is #F8E2E9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2F8F1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.93:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.