#E2F9F4 color
The hex color #E2F9F4 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 97.6% green and 95.7% blue (226, 249, 244).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 66% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Light Spirited (#D8EEE7), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.09:1).
#E2F9F4 color codes
| HEX | #E2F9F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 249, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 97.6%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 66%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 9%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 2%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.18, -8.4, -0.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.18, 8.41, 181.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.565, 90.451, 98.732) | |
| Decimal | 14875124 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2F9F4, 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 #E2F9F4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2F9F4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.09:1 | 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 #E2F9F4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f6f4Protanopia
no red cones#f2f3f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddfaf7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2f9f4; }
.text { color: #e2f9f4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2f9f4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 249 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2f9f4, #e2f3f9); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #E2F9F4?
- #E2F9F4 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Light Spirited. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2F9F4?
- The RGB value is 226, 249, 244: 226 red, 249 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2F9F4?
- The complementary color is #F9E2E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2F9F4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.09:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.