#E2FAEA color
The hex color #E2FAEA is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 98% green and 91.8% blue (226, 250, 234).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 71% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Latte (#E1F8E7), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.1:1).
#E2FAEA color codes
| HEX | #E2FAEA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 250, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 98%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 71%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 10%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 6%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.2, -10.73, 5.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.2, 11.85, 154.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.398, 90.479, 91.054) | |
| Decimal | 14875370 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2FAEA, 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 #E2FAEA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2FAEA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.1:1 | 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 #E2FAEA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf6e9Protanopia
no red cones#f5f3ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#dffaf5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2faea; }
.text { color: #e2faea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2faea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 250 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2faea, #e2faf6); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #E2FAEA?
- #E2FAEA is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Toxic Latte. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2FAEA?
- The RGB value is 226, 250, 234: 226 red, 250 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2FAEA?
- The complementary color is #FAE2F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2FAEA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.1:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.