#E7ECE0 color
The hex color #E7ECE0 is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 92.5% green and 87.8% blue (231, 236, 224).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 24% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 7% 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 17.47:1).
#E7ECE0 color codes
| HEX | #E7ECE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 236, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 92.5%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 24%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 5%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.73, -3.78, 5.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.73, 6.45, 125.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.403, 82.362, 82.379) | |
| Decimal | 15199456 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E7ECE0, 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 #E7ECE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E7ECE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.47:1 | 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 #E7ECE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeeadfProtanopia
no red cones#edeae0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8ebe8Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e7ece0; }
.text { color: #e7ece0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e7ece0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 236 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e7ece0, #e1ece0); }
Similar colors
#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#e7efe0Mount Eden#eeefe2Star Magnolia#eaede5Silence#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#eef0e7Fogtown#dde3d5Water Lily
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E7ECE0?
- #E7ECE0 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 #E7ECE0?
- The RGB value is 231, 236, 224: 231 red, 236 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E7ECE0?
- The complementary color is #E5E0EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E7ECE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.47:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.