#E6E7EF color
The hex color #E6E7EF is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 90.6% green and 93.7% blue (230, 231, 239).
Its hue angle is 233°, with 22% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Diamond Cut (#E9E9F0), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.04:1).
#E6E7EF color codes
| HEX | #E6E7EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 231, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 90.6%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(233, 22%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(233, 4%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.78, 1.12, -3.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.78, 4.15, 285.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.786, 80.207, 93.081) | |
| Decimal | 15132655 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6E7EF, 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 #E6E7EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6E7EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.04:1 | 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 #E6E7EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5e8efProtanopia
no red cones#e5e7efDeuteranopia
no green cones#e4e8e9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6e7ef; }
.text { color: #e6e7ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6e7ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 231 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6e7ef, #eae6ef); }
Similar colors
#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#dfdfe5Festive Ferret#dedee5White Elephant#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac
Closest common color name: Ghost White.
Questions
- What color is #E6E7EF?
- #E6E7EF is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Diamond Cut. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6E7EF?
- The RGB value is 230, 231, 239: 230 red, 231 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6E7EF?
- The complementary color is #EFEEE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6E7EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.04:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.