#E4EBDD color
The hex color #E4EBDD is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 92.2% green and 86.7% blue (228, 235, 221).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 26% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Mount Eden (#E7EFE0), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.23:1).
#E4EBDD color codes
| HEX | #E4EBDD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 235, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 92.2%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 26%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 6%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 6%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.19, -4.81, 5.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.19, 7.67, 128.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.752, 81.131, 80.114) | |
| Decimal | 15002589 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4EBDD, 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 #E4EBDD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4EBDD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.23:1 | 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 #E4EBDD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede9dcProtanopia
no red cones#ece8deDeuteranopia
no green cones#e5eae7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4ebdd; }
.text { color: #e4ebdd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4ebdd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 235 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4ebdd, #ddebdd); }
Similar colors
#e7efe0Mount Eden#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#dde3d5Water Lily#dfeadeHint of Green#ecf3e1White Mecca#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E4EBDD?
- #E4EBDD is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Mount Eden. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4EBDD?
- The RGB value is 228, 235, 221: 228 red, 235 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4EBDD?
- The complementary color is #E4DDEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4EBDD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.23:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.