#E6FFFE color
The hex color #E6FFFE is a very light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 100% green and 99.6% blue (230, 255, 254).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 100% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Bubbles (#E7FEFF), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.1:1).
#E6FFFE color codes
| HEX | #E6FFFE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 255, 254) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 100%, 99.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 100%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 10%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.23, -8.25, -2.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.23, 8.56, 195.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.278, 95.497, 107.634) | |
| Decimal | 15138814 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6FFFE, 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 #E6FFFE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6FFFE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.1:1 | 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 #E6FFFE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcfcfeProtanopia
no red cones#f6f8feDeuteranopia
no green cones#dfffffTritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6fffe; }
.text { color: #e6fffe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6fffe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 255 254 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6fffe, #e6f3ff); }
Similar colors
#e7feffBubbles#e0ffffLight Cyan#e7fafaCalm Waters#dbfffeCold Canada#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#edfcfbCold White#d8f1f4Let It Snow#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling
Questions
- What color is #E6FFFE?
- #E6FFFE is a very light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Bubbles. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6FFFE?
- The RGB value is 230, 255, 254: 230 red, 255 green and 254 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6FFFE?
- The complementary color is #FFE6E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6FFFE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.1:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.