#E7F0F0 color
The hex color #E7F0F0 is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 94.1% green and 94.1% blue (231, 240, 240).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 23% 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 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.12:1).
#E7F0F0 color codes
| HEX | #E7F0F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 240, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 94.1%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 23%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 4%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.14, -2.97, -1.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.14, 3.15, 199.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.84, 85.6, 94.737) | |
| Decimal | 15200496 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E7F0F0, 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 #E7F0F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E7F0F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | 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 #E7F0F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efeff0Protanopia
no red cones#edeef0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e5f1f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e7f0f0; }
.text { color: #e7f0f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e7f0f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 240 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e7f0f0, #e7ecf0); }
Similar colors
#eaf2f1Warp Drive#eef7faSilent Snowfall#deecedWinter’s Breath#e2eff3Diamond White#e5edf1Morning Mist#e5eae6Distant Cloud#dfece9Second Wind#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E7F0F0?
- #E7F0F0 is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Warp Drive. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E7F0F0?
- The RGB value is 231, 240, 240: 231 red, 240 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E7F0F0?
- The complementary color is #F0E7E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E7F0F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.12:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.