Color #E4E2FB Color / Colour Code #E4E2FB
This page shows the hex color code for color #e4e2fb (#E4E2FB). The colour is a blue tone with 76% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E4E2FB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E4E2FB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 215, 245, and 275 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 245, 5, and 125 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E4E2FB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 245 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 245 to 290 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 245 with its complement at 65 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 #E4E2FB
Lightness variations at hue 245 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E4E2FB
Design Use Cases for #E4E2FB
Vibrant Brand Color
#E4E2FB has a strong 76% 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.
Near-White Background
At 94% lightness, #E4E2FB is very close to white but carries a subtle blue tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Trust & Professional Identity
#E4E2FB sits in the blue range (hue 245). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E4E2FB (hue 245) to its complement at hue 65. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 275. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4e2fb, #f9fbe4);
CSS Code for #E4E2FB
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About Color #E4E2FB (#E4E2FB)
#E4E2FB is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 226 green, and 251 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 245 degrees with 76% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E4E2FB 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 9% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E4E2FB against white is 1.27:1 and against black is 16.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F9FBE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E4E2FB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E4EEFB and #F2E4FB, 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 #E4E2FB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E4E2FB?
- #E4E2FB is Color #E4E2FB, a blue color (colour) with RGB(228, 226, 251), HSL(245, 76%, 94%), and CMYK(9%, 10%, 0%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 229/255.
- Is #E4E2FB accessible for text?
- Against white, #E4E2FB has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E4E2FB?
- The complementary colour is #F9FBE4 (hue 65). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E4EEFB and #F2E4FB. The triadic palette adds #FBE6E4 and #E4FBE6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E4E2FB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e4e2fb; or rgb(228, 226, 251); or hsl(245, 76%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 245 76% 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.