#E3EFEC color
The hex color #E3EFEC is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 93.7% green and 92.5% blue (227, 239, 236).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 27% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Second Wind (#DFECE9), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.82:1).
#E3EFEC color codes
| HEX | #E3EFEC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 239, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 93.7%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 27%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 1%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.5, -4.51, 0.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.5, 4.51, 179.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.682, 84.119, 91.485) | |
| Decimal | 14938092 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E3EFEC, 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 #E3EFEC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3EFEC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | 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 #E3EFEC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeedecProtanopia
no red cones#ebececDeuteranopia
no green cones#e0efeeTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3efec; }
.text { color: #e3efec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3efec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 239 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3efec, #e3ecef); }Similar colors
#dfece9Second Wind#deeeedFree Spirit#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#deecedWinter’s Breath#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#eaf2f1Warp Drive
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E3EFEC?
- #E3EFEC 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 #E3EFEC?
- The RGB value is 227, 239, 236: 227 red, 239 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E3EFEC?
- The complementary color is #EFE3E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3EFEC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.82:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.