Color #E4FCBA Color / Colour Code #E4FCBA
This page shows the hex color code for color #e4fcba (#E4FCBA). The colour is a green tone with 92% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E4FCBA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E4FCBA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 52, 82, and 112 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 82, 202, and 322 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E4FCBA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 82 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 82 to 127 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 82 with its complement at 262 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 #E4FCBA
Lightness variations at hue 82 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E4FCBA
Design Use Cases for #E4FCBA
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #E4FCBA 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 86% lightness, #E4FCBA 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
#E4FCBA falls in the green range (hue 82). 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 #E4FCBA (hue 82) to its complement at hue 262. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 112. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4fcba, #d3bafc);
CSS Code for #E4FCBA
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About Color #E4FCBA (#E4FCBA)
#E4FCBA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 252 green, and 186 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 82 degrees with 92% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E4FCBA is 237/255 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 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E4FCBA against white is 1.11:1 and against black is 18.93:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.93:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D3BAFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E4FCBA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCF3BA and #C3FCBA, 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 #E4FCBA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E4FCBA?
- #E4FCBA is Color #E4FCBA, a green color (colour) with RGB(228, 252, 186), HSL(82, 92%, 86%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 26%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #E4FCBA accessible for text?
- Against white, #E4FCBA has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.93:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E4FCBA?
- The complementary colour is #D3BAFC (hue 262). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCF3BA and #C3FCBA. The triadic palette adds #BAE4FC and #FCBAE4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E4FCBA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e4fcba; or rgb(228, 252, 186); or hsl(82, 92%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 82 92% 86%; 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.