#E9F2F8 color
The hex color #E9F2F8 is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 94.9% green and 97.3% blue (233, 242, 248).
Its hue angle is 204°, with 52% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Out Cold (#E2ECF2), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.52:1).
#E9F2F8 color codes
| HEX | #E9F2F8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 242, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 94.9%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 52%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(204, 6%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.99, -1.86, -3.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.99, 4.34, 244.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.296, 87.605, 101.362) | |
| Decimal | 15332088 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E9F2F8, 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 #E9F2F8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E9F2F8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | 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 #E9F2F8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eff2f8Protanopia
no red cones#edf0f8Deuteranopia
no green cones#e5f4f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e9f2f8; }
.text { color: #e9f2f8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e9f2f8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 242 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e9f2f8, #e9ebf8); }
Similar colors
#e2ecf2Out Cold#e5edf1Morning Mist#f0f8ffAlice Blue#eef7faSilent Snowfall#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime#e8eff8First Snow#f2f7fdCotton Ball#e2eff3Diamond White
Questions
- What color is #E9F2F8?
- #E9F2F8 is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color Out Cold. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E9F2F8?
- The RGB value is 233, 242, 248: 233 red, 242 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E9F2F8?
- The complementary color is #F8EFE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E9F2F8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.52:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.