#E3F0E4 color
The hex color #E3F0E4 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 94.1% green and 89.4% blue (227, 240, 228).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 30% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Polar (#E5F2E7), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.85:1).
#E3F0E4 color codes
| HEX | #E3F0E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 240, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 94.1%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 30%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.56, -6.46, 4.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.56, 7.76, 146.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.84, 84.252, 85.598) | |
| Decimal | 14938340 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E3F0E4, 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 #E3F0E4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3F0E4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | 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 #E3F0E4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0ede3Protanopia
no red cones#eeece5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2efecTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3f0e4; }
.text { color: #e3f0e4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3f0e4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 240 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3f0e4, #e3f0eb); }
Similar colors
#e5f2e7Polar#deece1Pastel Smirk#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dfeadeHint of Green#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#dbe9dfClair de Lune#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e7efe0Mount Eden
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E3F0E4?
- #E3F0E4 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Polar. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E3F0E4?
- The RGB value is 227, 240, 228: 227 red, 240 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E3F0E4?
- The complementary color is #F0E3EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3F0E4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.85:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.