#E6EBF3 color
The hex color #E6EBF3 is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 92.2% green and 95.3% blue (230, 235, 243).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 35% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is First Snow (#E8EFF8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.54:1).
#E6EBF3 color codes
| HEX | #E6EBF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 235, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 92.2%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 35%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 5%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 3%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.89, -0.19, -4.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.89, 4.45, 267.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.516, 82.71, 96.605) | |
| Decimal | 15133683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6EBF3, 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 #E6EBF3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6EBF3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.54:1 | 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 #E6EBF3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9ebf3Protanopia
no red cones#e7eaf3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3ededTritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6ebf3; }
.text { color: #e6ebf3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6ebf3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 235 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6ebf3, #e8e6f3); }
Similar colors
#e8eff8First Snow#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#e7effbCotton Boll#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#dee6ecWhite Frost#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#dde3e8Snow Blanket
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #E6EBF3?
- #E6EBF3 is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color First Snow. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6EBF3?
- The RGB value is 230, 235, 243: 230 red, 235 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6EBF3?
- The complementary color is #F3EEE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6EBF3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.54:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.