#E6E7DA color
The hex color #E6E7DA is a very light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 90.6% green and 85.5% blue (230, 231, 218).
Its hue angle is 65°, with 21% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Olive Conquering White (#E4E5D8), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.81:1).
#E6E7DA color codes
| HEX | #E6E7DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 231, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 90.6%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(65, 21%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(65, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.25, -2.6, 6.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.25, 6.73, 112.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.862, 79.037, 77.681) | |
| Decimal | 15132634 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6E7DA, 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 #E6E7DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6E7DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.81:1 | 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 #E6E7DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e6d9Protanopia
no red cones#e9e6daDeuteranopia
no green cones#e8e5e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6e7da; }
.text { color: #e6e7da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6e7da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 231 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6e7da, #e0e7da); }
Similar colors
#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#eaeadbMagical Stardust#e6e5d6Tofu#ebeadcSalted#e8e6d9Prairie Winds#e1e1d5Fish Ceviche#eeeddfOnion Skin
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E6E7DA?
- #E6E7DA is a very light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Olive Conquering White. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6E7DA?
- The RGB value is 230, 231, 218: 230 red, 231 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6E7DA?
- The complementary color is #DBDAE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6E7DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.81:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.