#E8F2E7 color
The hex color #E8F2E7 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 94.9% green and 90.6% blue (232, 242, 231).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 30% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Polar (#E5F2E7), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.29:1).
#E8F2E7 color codes
| HEX | #E8F2E7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 242, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 94.9%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 30%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 5%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.5, -5.27, 4.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.5, 6.71, 141.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.452, 86.429, 88.083) | |
| Decimal | 15266535 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8F2E7, 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 #E8F2E7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8F2E7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.29:1 | 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 #E8F2E7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f0e6Protanopia
no red cones#f1efe7Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7f1efTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8f2e7; }
.text { color: #e8f2e7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8f2e7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 242 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8f2e7, #e7f2ec); }
Similar colors
#e5f2e7Polar#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e7efe0Mount Eden#dfeadeHint of Green#deece1Pastel Smirk#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dbe9dfClair de Lune
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #E8F2E7?
- #E8F2E7 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Polar. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8F2E7?
- The RGB value is 232, 242, 231: 232 red, 242 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8F2E7?
- The complementary color is #F1E7F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8F2E7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.29:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.