Color #E2F1DF Color / Colour Code #E2F1DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #e2f1df (#E2F1DF). The colour is a green tone with 39% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E2F1DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E2F1DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 80, 110, and 140 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 110, 230, and 350 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E2F1DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 110 and saturation at 39%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 110 to 155 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 110 with its complement at 290 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 #E2F1DF
Lightness variations at hue 110 and 39% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E2F1DF
Design Use Cases for #E2F1DF
Balanced UI Color
At 39% saturation, #E2F1DF 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, #E2F1DF is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#E2F1DF falls in the green range (hue 110). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E2F1DF (hue 110) to its complement at hue 290. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 140. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2f1df, #eedff1);
CSS Code for #E2F1DF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E2F1DF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E2F1DF (#E2F1DF)
#E2F1DF is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 226 red, 241 green, and 223 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 110 degrees with 39% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E2F1DF is 234/255 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, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E2F1DF against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEDFF1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E2F1DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBF1DF and #DFF1E5, 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 #E2F1DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E2F1DF?
- #E2F1DF is Color #E2F1DF, a green color (colour) with RGB(226, 241, 223), HSL(110, 39%, 91%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 7%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #E2F1DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #E2F1DF has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E2F1DF?
- The complementary colour is #EEDFF1 (hue 290). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBF1DF and #DFF1E5. The triadic palette adds #DFE2F1 and #F1DFE2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E2F1DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e2f1df; or rgb(226, 241, 223); or hsl(110, 39%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 110 39% 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.