#E5EBE2 color
The hex color #E5EBE2 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 92.2% green and 88.6% blue (229, 235, 226).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 18% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Silence (#EAEDE5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.31:1).
#E5EBE2 color codes
| HEX | #E5EBE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 235, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 92.2%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 18%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 4%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.38, -3.6, 3.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.38, 5.14, 134.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.747, 81.566, 83.69) | |
| Decimal | 15068130 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5EBE2, 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 #E5EBE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5EBE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | 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 #E5EBE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ece9e2Protanopia
no red cones#ebe9e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e5eae8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5ebe2; }
.text { color: #e5ebe2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5ebe2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 235 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5ebe2, #e2ebe3); }
Similar colors
#eaede5Silence#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#eceee6Crème Fraîche#eef0e7Fogtown#e5eae6Distant Cloud#e1e3d7Washed Dollar
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E5EBE2?
- #E5EBE2 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Silence. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5EBE2?
- The RGB value is 229, 235, 226: 229 red, 235 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5EBE2?
- The complementary color is #E8E2EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5EBE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.31:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.