#E8EDDD color
The hex color #E8EDDD is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 92.9% green and 86.7% blue (232, 237, 221).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 31% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Mint (#E5EAD8), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.59:1).
#E8EDDD color codes
| HEX | #E8EDDD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 237, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 92.9%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 31%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 7%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 7%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.99, -4.46, 7.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.99, 8.44, 121.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.612, 82.945, 80.366) | |
| Decimal | 15265245 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8EDDD, 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 #E8EDDD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8EDDD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.59:1 | 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 #E8EDDD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efebdcProtanopia
no red cones#efebdeDeuteranopia
no green cones#eaebe8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8eddd; }
.text { color: #e8eddd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8eddd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 237 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8eddd, #e0eddd); }
Similar colors
#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#e7efe0Mount Eden#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#ecf3e1White Mecca#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#eaeadbMagical Stardust#dde3d5Water Lily
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #E8EDDD?
- #E8EDDD is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8EDDD?
- The RGB value is 232, 237, 221: 232 red, 237 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8EDDD?
- The complementary color is #E2DDED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8EDDD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.59:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.