Color #E5FBFA Color / Colour Code #E5FBFA
This page shows the hex color code for color #e5fbfa (#E5FBFA). The colour is a cyan tone with 73% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E5FBFA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E5FBFA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 147, 177, and 207 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 177, 297, and 57 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E5FBFA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 177 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 177 to 222 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 177 with its complement at 357 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 #E5FBFA
Lightness variations at hue 177 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E5FBFA
Design Use Cases for #E5FBFA
Vibrant Brand Color
#E5FBFA has a strong 73% 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 94% lightness, #E5FBFA 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
#E5FBFA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 177). 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 #E5FBFA (hue 177) to its complement at hue 357. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 207. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5fbfa, #fbe5e6);
CSS Code for #E5FBFA
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About Color #E5FBFA (#E5FBFA)
#E5FBFA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 229 red, 251 green, and 250 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 177 degrees with 73% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E5FBFA is 244/255 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, 0% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E5FBFA against white is 1.08:1 and against black is 19.51:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.51:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FBE5E6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E5FBFA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E5FBEF and #E5F1FB, 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 #E5FBFA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E5FBFA?
- #E5FBFA is Color #E5FBFA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(229, 251, 250), HSL(177, 73%, 94%), and CMYK(9%, 0%, 0%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 244/255.
- Is #E5FBFA accessible for text?
- Against white, #E5FBFA has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.51:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E5FBFA?
- The complementary colour is #FBE5E6 (hue 357). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E5FBEF and #E5F1FB. The triadic palette adds #FAE5FB and #FBFAE5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E5FBFA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e5fbfa; or rgb(229, 251, 250); or hsl(177, 73%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 177 73% 94%; 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.