#E8F2EA color
The hex color #E8F2EA is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 94.9% green and 91.8% blue (232, 242, 234).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 28% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.32:1).
#E8F2EA color codes
| HEX | #E8F2EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 242, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 94.9%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 28%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.57, -4.74, 2.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.57, 5.46, 150.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.879, 86.6, 90.333) | |
| Decimal | 15266538 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8F2EA, 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 #E8F2EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8F2EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.32:1 | 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 #E8F2EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f0eaProtanopia
no red cones#f0efeaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e7f2f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8f2ea; }
.text { color: #e8f2ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8f2ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 242 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8f2ea, #e8f2ef); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5f2e7Polar#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dfeadeHint of Green#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#deece1Pastel Smirk#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#dbe7e1Celadon Dream
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E8F2EA?
- #E8F2EA is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8F2EA?
- The RGB value is 232, 242, 234: 232 red, 242 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8F2EA?
- The complementary color is #F2E8F0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8F2EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.32:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.