#E5FDDE color
The hex color #E5FDDE is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 99.2% green and 87.1% blue (229, 253, 222).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 89% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.44:1).
#E5FDDE color codes
| HEX | #E5FDDE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 253, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 99.2%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 89%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 12%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 12%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.89, -13.31, 12.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.89, 18.06, 137.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.621, 92.182, 82.639) | |
| Decimal | 15072734 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5FDDE, 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 #E5FDDE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5FDDE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.44:1 | 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 #E5FDDE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff8dcProtanopia
no red cones#fbf5dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e4fbf4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5fdde; }
.text { color: #e5fdde; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5fdde; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 253 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5fdde, #defde7); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#cef0ccPastel Mint#d0eed7Jade Palace#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#e4f3e0Mojito#edf6dbFuton
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E5FDDE?
- #E5FDDE is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Hint of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5FDDE?
- The RGB value is 229, 253, 222: 229 red, 253 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5FDDE?
- The complementary color is #F6DEFD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5FDDE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.44:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.