#E6EFF0 color
The hex color #E6EFF0 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 93.7% green and 94.1% blue (230, 239, 240).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 25% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Warp Drive (#EAF2F1), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.97:1).
#E6EFF0 color codes
| HEX | #E6EFF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 239, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 93.7%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 25%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 4%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.82, -2.79, -1.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.82, 3.18, 208.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.225, 84.847, 94.624) | |
| Decimal | 15134704 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6EFF0, 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 #E6EFF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6EFF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.97:1 | 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 #E6EFF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#edeef0Protanopia
no red cones#ecedf0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3f0efTritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6eff0; }
.text { color: #e6eff0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6eff0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 239 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6eff0, #e6eaf0); }
Similar colors
#eaf2f1Warp Drive#e5edf1Morning Mist#e2eff3Diamond White#eef7faSilent Snowfall#deecedWinter’s Breath#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime#dae6e9Airy#e2ecf2Out Cold
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #E6EFF0?
- #E6EFF0 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Warp Drive. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6EFF0?
- The RGB value is 230, 239, 240: 230 red, 239 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6EFF0?
- The complementary color is #F0E7E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6EFF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.97:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.