#E5EDEA color
The hex color #E5EDEA is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 92.9% green and 91.8% blue (229, 237, 234).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 18% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Lightning Bolt (#E5EBE6), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.63:1).
#E5EDEA color codes
| HEX | #E5EDEA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 237, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 92.9%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 18%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 3%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.09, -3.2, 0.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.09, 3.24, 170.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.446, 83.167, 89.799) | |
| Decimal | 15068650 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5EDEA, 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 #E5EDEA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5EDEA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.63:1 | 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 #E5EDEA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ececeaProtanopia
no red cones#ebebeaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e3edecTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5edea; }
.text { color: #e5edea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5edea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 237 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5edea, #e5eced); }Similar colors
#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#e5eae6Distant Cloud#eaf2f1Warp Drive#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dfece9Second Wind#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#deecedWinter’s Breath#dbe7e1Celadon Dream
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E5EDEA?
- #E5EDEA is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Lightning Bolt. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5EDEA?
- The RGB value is 229, 237, 234: 229 red, 237 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5EDEA?
- The complementary color is #EDE5E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5EDEA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.63:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.