#E7F3FA color
The hex color #E7F3FA is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 95.3% green and 98% blue (231, 243, 250).
Its hue angle is 202°, with 66% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Out Cold (#E2ECF2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.6:1).
#E7F3FA color codes
| HEX | #E7F3FA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 243, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 95.3%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 66%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(202, 8%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 3%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.16, -2.64, -4.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.16, 5.42, 240.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.257, 87.991, 103.074) | |
| Decimal | 15201274 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E7F3FA, 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 #E7F3FA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E7F3FA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | 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 #E7F3FA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0f2faProtanopia
no red cones#edf0faDeuteranopia
no green cones#e2f5f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e7f3fa; }
.text { color: #e7f3fa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e7f3fa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 243 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e7f3fa, #e7e9fa); }
Similar colors
#e2ecf2Out Cold#e2eff3Diamond White#f0f8ffAlice Blue#e5edf1Morning Mist#eef7faSilent Snowfall#e8eff8First Snow#dee9f4Freeze Up#daeaf6Celestial Cathedral
Questions
- What color is #E7F3FA?
- #E7F3FA is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color Out Cold. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E7F3FA?
- The RGB value is 231, 243, 250: 231 red, 243 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E7F3FA?
- The complementary color is #FAEEE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E7F3FA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.6:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.