#E8F5E8 color
The hex color #E8F5E8 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 96.1% green and 91% blue (232, 245, 232).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 39% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Floaty Bubble (#EAF5E7), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.66:1).
#E8F5E8 color codes
| HEX | #E8F5E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 245, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 96.1%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 39%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 5%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.28, -6.61, 4.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.28, 8.15, 144.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.494, 88.286, 89.129) | |
| Decimal | 15267304 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8F5E8, 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 #E8F5E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8F5E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.66:1 | 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 #E8F5E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f2e7Protanopia
no red cones#f3f1e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7f4f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8f5e8; }
.text { color: #e8f5e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8f5e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 245 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8f5e8, #e8f5ef); }
Similar colors
#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e5f2e7Polar#deece1Pastel Smirk#ddece0Cryo Freeze#f0fff0Honeydew#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e7efe0Mount Eden#dfeadeHint of Green
Questions
- What color is #E8F5E8?
- #E8F5E8 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Floaty Bubble. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8F5E8?
- The RGB value is 232, 245, 232: 232 red, 245 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8F5E8?
- The complementary color is #F5E8F5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8F5E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.66:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.