#E2FDDD color
The hex color #E2FDDD is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 99.2% green and 86.7% blue (226, 253, 221).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 89% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Snowy Mint (#D6F0CD), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.33:1).
#E2FDDD color codes
| HEX | #E2FDDD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 253, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 99.2%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 89%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 13%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 13%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.67, -14.48, 12.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.67, 19.05, 139.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.538, 91.639, 81.89) | |
| Decimal | 14876125 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2FDDD, 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 #E2FDDD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2FDDD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.33:1 | 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 #E2FDDD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff7dbProtanopia
no red cones#faf4deDeuteranopia
no green cones#e1fbf4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2fddd; }
.text { color: #e2fddd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2fddd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 253 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2fddd, #ddfde8); }
Similar colors
#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#dff1d6Hint of Mint#cef0ccPastel Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#d0eed7Jade Palace#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#ddffccHerbal Vapours#d7ecd9Silky Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E2FDDD?
- #E2FDDD is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Snowy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2FDDD?
- The RGB value is 226, 253, 221: 226 red, 253 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2FDDD?
- The complementary color is #F8DDFD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2FDDD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.33:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.