#E3EFEB color
The hex color #E3EFEB is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 93.7% green and 92.2% blue (227, 239, 235).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 27% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Second Wind (#DFECE9), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.81:1).
#E3EFEB color codes
| HEX | #E3EFEB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 239, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 93.7%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 27%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.48, -4.69, 0.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.48, 4.73, 173.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.538, 84.061, 90.722) | |
| Decimal | 14938091 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E3EFEB, 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 #E3EFEB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3EFEB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.81:1 | 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 #E3EFEB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeedebProtanopia
no red cones#ececebDeuteranopia
no green cones#e1efeeTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3efeb; }
.text { color: #e3efeb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3efeb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 239 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3efeb, #e3edef); }
Similar colors
#dfece9Second Wind#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#deeeedFree Spirit#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#dbe7e1Celadon Dream
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E3EFEB?
- #E3EFEB is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Second Wind. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E3EFEB?
- The RGB value is 227, 239, 235: 227 red, 239 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E3EFEB?
- The complementary color is #EFE3E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3EFEB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.81:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.