Color #E4F0CD Color / Colour Code #E4F0CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #e4f0cd (#E4F0CD). The colour is a green tone with 54% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E4F0CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E4F0CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 51, 81, and 111 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 81, 201, and 321 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E4F0CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 81 and saturation at 54%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 81 to 126 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 81 with its complement at 261 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 #E4F0CD
Lightness variations at hue 81 and 54% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E4F0CD
Design Use Cases for #E4F0CD
Balanced UI Color
At 54% saturation, #E4F0CD 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 87% lightness, #E4F0CD 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
#E4F0CD falls in the green range (hue 81). 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 #E4F0CD (hue 81) to its complement at hue 261. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 111. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4f0cd, #d8ccf0);
CSS Code for #E4F0CD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E4F0CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E4F0CD (#E4F0CD)
#E4F0CD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 240 green, and 205 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 81 degrees with 54% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E4F0CD is 232/255 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 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E4F0CD against white is 1.19:1 and against black is 17.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D8CCF0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E4F0CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F0EACC and #D1F0CC, 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 #E4F0CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E4F0CD?
- #E4F0CD is Color #E4F0CD, a green color (colour) with RGB(228, 240, 205), HSL(81, 54%, 87%), and CMYK(5%, 0%, 15%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 232/255.
- Is #E4F0CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #E4F0CD has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E4F0CD?
- The complementary colour is #D8CCF0 (hue 261). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F0EACC and #D1F0CC. The triadic palette adds #CCE3F0 and #F0CCE3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E4F0CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e4f0cd; or rgb(228, 240, 205); or hsl(81, 54%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 81 54% 87%; 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.