Color #E5F5DB Color / Colour Code #E5F5DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #e5f5db (#E5F5DB). The colour is a green tone with 57% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E5F5DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E5F5DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 67, 97, and 127 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 97, 217, and 337 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E5F5DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 97 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 97 to 142 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 97 with its complement at 277 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 #E5F5DB
Lightness variations at hue 97 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E5F5DB
Design Use Cases for #E5F5DB
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #E5F5DB 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 91% lightness, #E5F5DB 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
#E5F5DB falls in the green range (hue 97). 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 #E5F5DB (hue 97) to its complement at hue 277. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 127. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5f5db, #ebdbf5);
CSS Code for #E5F5DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E5F5DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E5F5DB (#E5F5DB)
#E5F5DB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 229 red, 245 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 97 degrees with 57% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E5F5DB 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 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E5F5DB against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.42:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.42:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EBDBF5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E5F5DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F2F5DB and #DBF5DE, 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 #E5F5DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E5F5DB?
- #E5F5DB is Color #E5F5DB, a green color (colour) with RGB(229, 245, 219), HSL(97, 57%, 91%), and CMYK(7%, 0%, 11%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #E5F5DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #E5F5DB has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.42:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E5F5DB?
- The complementary colour is #EBDBF5 (hue 277). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F2F5DB and #DBF5DE. The triadic palette adds #DBE5F5 and #F5DBE5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E5F5DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e5f5db; or rgb(229, 245, 219); or hsl(97, 57%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 97 57% 91%; 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.