Color #E2FDFA Color / Colour Code #E2FDFA
This page shows the hex color code for color #e2fdfa (#E2FDFA). The colour is a cyan tone with 87% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E2FDFA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E2FDFA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 143, 173, and 203 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 173, 293, and 53 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E2FDFA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 173 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 173 to 218 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 173 with its complement at 353 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 #E2FDFA
Lightness variations at hue 173 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E2FDFA
Design Use Cases for #E2FDFA
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #E2FDFA 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 94% lightness, #E2FDFA 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
#E2FDFA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 173). 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 #E2FDFA (hue 173) to its complement at hue 353. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 203. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2fdfa, #fde2e5);
CSS Code for #E2FDFA
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About Color #E2FDFA (#E2FDFA)
#E2FDFA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 226 red, 253 green, and 250 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 173 degrees with 87% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E2FDFA is 245/255 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, 1% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E2FDFA against white is 1.07:1 and against black is 19.66:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.66:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FDE2E5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E2FDFA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E2FDED and #E2F3FD, 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 #E2FDFA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E2FDFA?
- #E2FDFA is Color #E2FDFA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(226, 253, 250), HSL(173, 87%, 94%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 1%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 245/255.
- Is #E2FDFA accessible for text?
- Against white, #E2FDFA has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.66:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E2FDFA?
- The complementary colour is #FDE2E5 (hue 353). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E2FDED and #E2F3FD. The triadic palette adds #FAE2FD and #FDFAE2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E2FDFA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e2fdfa; or rgb(226, 253, 250); or hsl(173, 87%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 173 87% 94%; 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.