Color #E5F0EC Color / Colour Code #E5F0EC
This page shows the hex color code for color #e5f0ec (#E5F0EC). The colour is a cyan tone with 27% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E5F0EC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E5F0EC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 128, 158, and 188 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 158, 278, and 38 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E5F0EC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 158 and saturation at 27%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 158 to 203 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 158 with its complement at 338 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 #E5F0EC
Lightness variations at hue 158 and 27% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E5F0EC
Design Use Cases for #E5F0EC
Muted Accent Color
With 27% saturation, #E5F0EC has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 92% lightness, #E5F0EC is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#E5F0EC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 158). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E5F0EC (hue 158) to its complement at hue 338. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 188. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5f0ec, #f0e5e9);
CSS Code for #E5F0EC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E5F0EC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E5F0EC (#E5F0EC)
#E5F0EC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 229 red, 240 green, and 236 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 158 degrees with 27% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E5F0EC is 236/255 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, 2% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E5F0EC against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 18.01:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.01:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F0E5E9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E5F0EC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E5F0E7 and #E5EFF0, 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 #E5F0EC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E5F0EC?
- #E5F0EC is Color #E5F0EC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(229, 240, 236), HSL(158, 27%, 92%), and CMYK(5%, 0%, 2%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #E5F0EC accessible for text?
- Against white, #E5F0EC has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.01:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E5F0EC?
- The complementary colour is #F0E5E9 (hue 338). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E5F0E7 and #E5EFF0. The triadic palette adds #ECE5F0 and #F0ECE5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E5F0EC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e5f0ec; or rgb(229, 240, 236); or hsl(158, 27%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 158 27% 92%; 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.