#E7F8F4 color
The hex color #E7F8F4 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 97.3% green and 95.7% blue (231, 248, 244).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 55% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Melting Glacier (#E9F9F5), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.13:1).
#E7F8F4 color codes
| HEX | #E7F8F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 248, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 97.3%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 55%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 7%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.27, -6.29, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.27, 6.29, 179.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.848, 90.654, 98.704) | |
| Decimal | 15202548 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E7F8F4, 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 #E7F8F4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E7F8F4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.13:1 | 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 #E7F8F4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f6f4Protanopia
no red cones#f3f3f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3f9f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e7f8f4; }
.text { color: #e7f8f4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e7f8f4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 248 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e7f8f4, #e7f3f8); }
Similar colors
#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#e7fafaCalm Waters#edfcfbCold White#deeeedFree Spirit#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#f0ffffVapour#dfece9Second Wind
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E7F8F4?
- #E7F8F4 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Melting Glacier. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E7F8F4?
- The RGB value is 231, 248, 244: 231 red, 248 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E7F8F4?
- The complementary color is #F8E7EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E7F8F4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.13:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.