#E8EDF1 color
The hex color #E8EDF1 is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 92.9% green and 94.5% blue (232, 237, 241).
Its hue angle is 207°, with 24% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Distant Wind Chime (#EAEFF2), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.82:1).
#E8EDF1 color codes
| HEX | #E8EDF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 237, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 92.9%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 24%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(207, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.48, -0.93, -2.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.48, 2.68, 249.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.437, 84.075, 95.245) | |
| Decimal | 15265265 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8EDF1, 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 #E8EDF1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8EDF1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | 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 #E8EDF1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebedf1Protanopia
no red cones#eaecf1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e6eeeeTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8edf1; }
.text { color: #e8edf1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8edf1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 237 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8edf1, #e8e9f1); }
Similar colors
#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime#e5edf1Morning Mist#e2ecf2Out Cold#dee6ecWhite Frost#dde3e7Wind Blown#dde3e8Snow Blanket#e8eff8First Snow#f2f7fdCotton Ball
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #E8EDF1?
- #E8EDF1 is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Distant Wind Chime. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8EDF1?
- The RGB value is 232, 237, 241: 232 red, 237 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8EDF1?
- The complementary color is #F1ECE8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8EDF1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.82:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.