#E6F4F2 color
The hex color #E6F4F2 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 95.7% green and 94.9% blue (230, 244, 242).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 39% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Bone-Chilling (#E1F2F0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.59:1).
#E6F4F2 color codes
| HEX | #E6F4F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 244, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 95.7%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 39%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 6%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 1%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.13, -4.96, -0.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.13, 5, 187.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.008, 87.934, 96.692) | |
| Decimal | 15135986 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6F4F2, 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 #E6F4F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6F4F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | 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 #E6F4F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f2f2Protanopia
no red cones#eff0f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3f5f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6f4f2; }
.text { color: #e6f4f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6f4f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 244 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6f4f2, #e6eff4); }
Similar colors
#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#deeeedFree Spirit#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#edfcfbCold White#dfece9Second Wind#e7fafaCalm Waters#deecedWinter’s Breath#f0ffffVapour
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E6F4F2?
- #E6F4F2 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Bone-Chilling. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6F4F2?
- The RGB value is 230, 244, 242: 230 red, 244 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6F4F2?
- The complementary color is #F4E6E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6F4F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.59:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.