#E6EBE3 color
The hex color #E6EBE3 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 92.2% green and 89% blue (230, 235, 227).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 17% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Silence (#EAEDE5), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.36:1).
#E6EBE3 color codes
| HEX | #E6EBE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 235, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 92.2%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 17%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 3%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.48, -3.09, 3.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.48, 4.51, 133.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.204, 81.786, 84.43) | |
| Decimal | 15133667 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6EBE3, 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 #E6EBE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6EBE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.36:1 | 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 #E6EBE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eceae3Protanopia
no red cones#ebe9e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e6eae9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6ebe3; }
.text { color: #e6ebe3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6ebe3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 235 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6ebe3, #e3ebe4); }
Similar colors
#eaede5Silence#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#eceee6Crème Fraîche#eef0e7Fogtown#e5eae6Distant Cloud#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#edede4Ivory Wedding
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E6EBE3?
- #E6EBE3 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Silence. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6EBE3?
- The RGB value is 230, 235, 227: 230 red, 235 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6EBE3?
- The complementary color is #E8E3EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6EBE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.36:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.