#E5F7F3 color
The hex color #E5F7F3 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 96.9% green and 95.3% blue (229, 247, 243).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 53% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Melting Glacier (#E9F9F5), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.93:1).
#E5F7F3 color codes
| HEX | #E5F7F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 247, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 96.9%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 53%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 7%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.85, -6.62, -0.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.85, 6.62, 180.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.748, 89.65, 97.774) | |
| Decimal | 15071219 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5F7F3, 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 #E5F7F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5F7F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | 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 #E5F7F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f5f3Protanopia
no red cones#f2f2f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1f8f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5f7f3; }
.text { color: #e5f7f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5f7f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 247 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5f7f3, #e5f2f7); }
Similar colors
#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#e7fafaCalm Waters#edfcfbCold White#deeeedFree Spirit#d9eae5Tropical Dream#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#dfece9Second Wind
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E5F7F3?
- #E5F7F3 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Melting Glacier. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5F7F3?
- The RGB value is 229, 247, 243: 229 red, 247 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5F7F3?
- The complementary color is #F7E5E9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5F7F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.93:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.