Mint Color / Colour Code #E6F0DB
This page shows the hex color code for mint (#E6F0DB). The colour is a green tone with 41% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E6F0DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E6F0DB 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 #E6F0DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 89 and saturation at 41%. 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 #E6F0DB
Lightness variations at hue 89 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E6F0DB
Design Use Cases for #E6F0DB
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #E6F0DB 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 90% lightness, #E6F0DB 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
#E6F0DB 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 #E6F0DB (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, #e6f0db, #e5dbf0);
CSS Code for #E6F0DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E6F0DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #E6F0DB across image editing and color design tools.
About Mint (#E6F0DB)
#E6F0DB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 230 red, 240 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 89 degrees with 41% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E6F0DB is 235/255 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E6F0DB against white is 1.18:1 and against black is 17.85:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.85:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5DBF0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E6F0DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F0F0DB and #DBF0DB, 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 #E6F0DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E6F0DB?
- #E6F0DB is Mint, a green color (colour) with RGB(230, 240, 219), HSL(89, 41%, 90%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 9%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #E6F0DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #E6F0DB has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.85:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E6F0DB?
- The complementary colour is #E5DBF0 (hue 269). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F0F0DB and #DBF0DB. The triadic palette adds #DBE6F0 and #F0DBE6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E6F0DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e6f0db; or rgb(230, 240, 219); or hsl(89, 41%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 89 41% 90%; 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.