Color #E4E9FA Color / Colour Code #E4E9FA
This page shows the hex color code for color #e4e9fa (#E4E9FA). The colour is a blue tone with 69% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E4E9FA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E4E9FA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 196, 226, and 256 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 226, 346, and 106 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E4E9FA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 226 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 226 to 271 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 226 with its complement at 46 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 #E4E9FA
Lightness variations at hue 226 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E4E9FA
Design Use Cases for #E4E9FA
Vibrant Brand Color
#E4E9FA has a strong 69% 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, #E4E9FA 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
#E4E9FA sits in the blue range (hue 226). 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 #E4E9FA (hue 226) to its complement at hue 46. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 256. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4e9fa, #faf5e5);
CSS Code for #E4E9FA
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Colors visually similar to #E4E9FA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E4E9FA (#E4E9FA)
#E4E9FA is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 233 green, and 250 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 226 degrees with 69% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E4E9FA is 233/255 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, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E4E9FA against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.33:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.33:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAF5E5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E4E9FA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E5F5FA and #EBE5FA, 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 #E4E9FA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E4E9FA?
- #E4E9FA is Color #E4E9FA, a blue color (colour) with RGB(228, 233, 250), HSL(226, 69%, 94%), and CMYK(9%, 7%, 0%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #E4E9FA accessible for text?
- Against white, #E4E9FA has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.33:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E4E9FA?
- The complementary colour is #FAF5E5 (hue 46). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E5F5FA and #EBE5FA. The triadic palette adds #FAE5EA and #EAFAE5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E4E9FA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e4e9fa; or rgb(228, 233, 250); or hsl(226, 69%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 226 69% 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.