#E4E3F4 color
The hex color #E4E3F4 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 89% green and 95.7% blue (228, 227, 244).
Its hue angle is 244°, with 44% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Lavender (#E6E6FA), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.59:1).
#E4E3F4 color codes
| HEX | #E4E3F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 227, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 89%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(244, 44%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(244, 7%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.76, 3.47, -8.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.76, 8.83, 293.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.79, 77.964, 96.626) | |
| Decimal | 15000564 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4E3F4, 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 #E4E3F4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4E3F4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.59:1 | 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 #E4E3F4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfe5f5Protanopia
no red cones#dfe4f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1e6e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4e3f4; }
.text { color: #e4e3f4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4e3f4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 227 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4e3f4, #ede3f4); }
Similar colors
#e6e6faLavender#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#efeeffFoundation White#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#e8dfedPink Champagne#f6f1feCloud Break#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost
Questions
- What color is #E4E3F4?
- #E4E3F4 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Lavender. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4E3F4?
- The RGB value is 228, 227, 244: 228 red, 227 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4E3F4?
- The complementary color is #F3F4E3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4E3F4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.59:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.