#E7EBDE color
The hex color #E7EBDE is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 92.2% green and 87.1% blue (231, 235, 222).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 25% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Garlic (#ECEFE3), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.34:1).
#E7EBDE color codes
| HEX | #E7EBDE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 235, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 92.2%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 25%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 6%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.43, -3.62, 5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.43, 6.87, 121.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.846, 81.68, 80.863) | |
| Decimal | 15199198 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E7EBDE, 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 #E7EBDE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E7EBDE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.34:1 | 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 #E7EBDE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede9ddProtanopia
no red cones#ece9deDeuteranopia
no green cones#e8e9e7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e7ebde; }
.text { color: #e7ebde; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e7ebde; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 235 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e7ebde, #e1ebde); }
Similar colors
#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eeefe2Star Magnolia#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#eaeadbMagical Stardust#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#e7efe0Mount Eden#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#dde3d5Water Lily
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E7EBDE?
- #E7EBDE is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Creamy Garlic. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E7EBDE?
- The RGB value is 231, 235, 222: 231 red, 235 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E7EBDE?
- The complementary color is #E2DEEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E7EBDE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.34:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.