Color #E2EFB8 Color / Colour Code #E2EFB8
This page shows the hex color code for color #e2efb8 (#E2EFB8). The colour is a yellow tone with 63% saturation and 83% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E2EFB8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E2EFB8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 44, 74, and 104 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 74, 194, and 314 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E2EFB8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 74 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 74 to 119 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 74 with its complement at 254 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 #E2EFB8
Lightness variations at hue 74 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E2EFB8
Design Use Cases for #E2EFB8
Vibrant Brand Color
#E2EFB8 has a strong 63% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#E2EFB8 at 83% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Attention & Optimism
#E2EFB8 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 74). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E2EFB8 (hue 74) to its complement at hue 254. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 104. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2efb8, #c5b8ef);
CSS Code for #E2EFB8
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E2EFB8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E2EFB8 (#E2EFB8)
#E2EFB8 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 226 red, 239 green, and 184 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 74 degrees with 63% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E2EFB8 is 229/255 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 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E2EFB8 against white is 1.22:1 and against black is 17.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C5B8EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E2EFB8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFE0B8 and #C7EFB8, 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 #E2EFB8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E2EFB8?
- #E2EFB8 is Color #E2EFB8, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(226, 239, 184), HSL(74, 63%, 83%), and CMYK(5%, 0%, 23%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 229/255.
- Is #E2EFB8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E2EFB8 has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E2EFB8?
- The complementary colour is #C5B8EF (hue 254). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFE0B8 and #C7EFB8. The triadic palette adds #B8E2EF and #EFB8E2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E2EFB8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e2efb8; or rgb(226, 239, 184); or hsl(74, 63%, 83%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 74 63% 83%; 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.