Color #E4FACD Color / Colour Code #E4FACD
This page shows the hex color code for color #e4facd (#E4FACD). The colour is a green tone with 82% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E4FACD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E4FACD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 59, 89, and 119 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 89, 209, and 329 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E4FACD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 89 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 89 to 134 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 89 with its complement at 269 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 #E4FACD
Lightness variations at hue 89 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E4FACD
Design Use Cases for #E4FACD
Vibrant Brand Color
#E4FACD has a strong 82% 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 89% lightness, #E4FACD 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
#E4FACD falls in the green range (hue 89). 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 #E4FACD (hue 89) to its complement at hue 269. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 119. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4facd, #e2ccfa);
CSS Code for #E4FACD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E4FACD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E4FACD (#E4FACD)
#E4FACD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 250 green, and 205 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 89 degrees with 82% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E4FACD is 238/255 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, 0% magenta, 18% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E4FACD against white is 1.11:1 and against black is 18.85:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.85:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E2CCFA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E4FACD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FAF9CC and #CDFACC, 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 #E4FACD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E4FACD?
- #E4FACD is Color #E4FACD, a green color (colour) with RGB(228, 250, 205), HSL(89, 82%, 89%), and CMYK(9%, 0%, 18%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #E4FACD accessible for text?
- Against white, #E4FACD has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.85:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E4FACD?
- The complementary colour is #E2CCFA (hue 269). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FAF9CC and #CDFACC. The triadic palette adds #CCE4FA and #FACCE4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E4FACD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e4facd; or rgb(228, 250, 205); or hsl(89, 82%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 89 82% 89%; 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.