#E5FEDA color
The hex color #E5FEDA is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 99.6% green and 85.5% blue (229, 254, 218).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 95% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Snowy Mint (#D6F0CD), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.52:1).
#E5FEDA color codes
| HEX | #E5FEDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 254, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 99.6%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 95%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 14%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 14%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.07, -14.47, 14.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.07, 20.49, 134.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.407, 92.603, 79.954) | |
| Decimal | 15072986 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5FEDA, 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 #E5FEDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5FEDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.52:1 | 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 #E5FEDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff8d8Protanopia
no red cones#fdf6dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#e5fbf4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5feda; }
.text { color: #e5feda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5feda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 254 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5feda, #dafee1); }
Similar colors
#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#dff1d6Hint of Mint#cef0ccPastel Mint#ddffccHerbal Vapours#d0f0c0Maroccan Tea#d0eed7Jade Palace#ddedbdMellow Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E5FEDA?
- #E5FEDA is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Snowy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5FEDA?
- The RGB value is 229, 254, 218: 229 red, 254 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5FEDA?
- The complementary color is #F3DAFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5FEDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.52:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.