Color #E2FDDE Color / Colour Code #E2FDDE
This page shows the hex color code for color #e2fdde (#E2FDDE). The colour is a green tone with 89% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E2FDDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E2FDDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 82, 112, and 142 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 112, 232, and 352 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E2FDDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 112 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 112 to 157 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 112 with its complement at 292 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 #E2FDDE
Lightness variations at hue 112 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E2FDDE
Design Use Cases for #E2FDDE
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #E2FDDE is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 93% lightness, #E2FDDE 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
#E2FDDE falls in the green range (hue 112). 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 #E2FDDE (hue 112) to its complement at hue 292. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 142. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2fdde, #f9ddfd);
CSS Code for #E2FDDE
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About Color #E2FDDE (#E2FDDE)
#E2FDDE is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 226 red, 253 green, and 222 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 112 degrees with 89% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E2FDDE is 241/255 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 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E2FDDE against white is 1.09:1 and against black is 19.34:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.34:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F9DDFD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E2FDDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F1FDDD and #DDFDE9, 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 #E2FDDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E2FDDE?
- #E2FDDE is Color #E2FDDE, a green color (colour) with RGB(226, 253, 222), HSL(112, 89%, 93%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 12%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 241/255.
- Is #E2FDDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #E2FDDE has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.34:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E2FDDE?
- The complementary colour is #F9DDFD (hue 292). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F1FDDD and #DDFDE9. The triadic palette adds #DDE1FD and #FDDDE1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E2FDDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e2fdde; or rgb(226, 253, 222); or hsl(112, 89%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 112 89% 93%; 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.