#E4E3F2 color
The hex color #E4E3F2 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 89% green and 94.9% blue (228, 227, 242).
Its hue angle is 244°, with 37% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Velvet Scarf (#E3DFEC), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.57:1).
#E4E3F2 color codes
| HEX | #E4E3F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 227, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 89%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(244, 37%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(244, 6%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 6%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.71, 3.09, -7.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.71, 7.79, 293.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.488, 77.843, 95.035) | |
| Decimal | 15000562 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4E3F2, 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 #E4E3F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4E3F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.57:1 | 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 #E4E3F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e5f3Protanopia
no red cones#e0e4f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1e5e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4e3f2; }
.text { color: #e4e3f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4e3f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 227 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4e3f2, #ece3f2); }
Similar colors
#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#e6e6faLavender#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#efeeffFoundation White#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#ebecf5Silver Phoenix
Questions
- What color is #E4E3F2?
- #E4E3F2 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Velvet Scarf. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4E3F2?
- The RGB value is 228, 227, 242: 228 red, 227 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4E3F2?
- The complementary color is #F1F2E3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4E3F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.57:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.