Color #E1ECEF Color / Colour Code #E1ECEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #e1ecef (#E1ECEF). The colour is a cyan tone with 30% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E1ECEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E1ECEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 163, 193, and 223 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 193, 313, and 73 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E1ECEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 193 and saturation at 30%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 193 to 238 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 193 with its complement at 13 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #E1ECEF
Lightness variations at hue 193 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E1ECEF
Design Use Cases for #E1ECEF
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #E1ECEF strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 91% lightness, #E1ECEF is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#E1ECEF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 193). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E1ECEF (hue 193) to its complement at hue 13. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 223. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e1ecef, #efe4e1);
CSS Code for #E1ECEF
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About Color #E1ECEF (#E1ECEF)
#E1ECEF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 225 red, 236 green, and 239 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 193 degrees with 30% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E1ECEF is 233/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E1ECEF against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.45:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.45:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFE4E1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E1ECEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E1EFEB and #E1E5EF, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #E1ECEF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E1ECEF?
- #E1ECEF is Color #E1ECEF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(225, 236, 239), HSL(193, 30%, 91%), and CMYK(6%, 1%, 0%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #E1ECEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #E1ECEF has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.45:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E1ECEF?
- The complementary colour is #EFE4E1 (hue 13). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E1EFEB and #E1E5EF. The triadic palette adds #EFE1EC and #ECEFE1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E1ECEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e1ecef; or rgb(225, 236, 239); or hsl(193, 30%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 193 30% 91%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.