#E4E6D2 color
The hex color #E4E6D2 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 90.2% green and 82.4% blue (228, 230, 210).
Its hue angle is 66°, with 29% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Mint (#E5EAD8), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.55:1).
#E4E6D2 color codes
| HEX | #E4E6D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 230, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 90.2%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(66, 29%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(66, 9%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 9%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.66, -4.12, 9.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.66, 10.37, 113.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.923, 77.741, 72.177) | |
| Decimal | 15001298 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4E6D2, 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 #E4E6D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4E6D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.55:1 | 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 #E4E6D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae4d1Protanopia
no red cones#eae5d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7e3e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4e6d2; }
.text { color: #e4e6d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4e6d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 230 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4e6d2, #dae6d2); }
Similar colors
#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#dce0cdGentle Frost#dedfc9Sip of Mint#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#dbe0d0Feta#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #E4E6D2?
- #E4E6D2 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Mint. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4E6D2?
- The RGB value is 228, 230, 210: 228 red, 230 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4E6D2?
- The complementary color is #D4D2E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4E6D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.55:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.