Color #E6F5E5 Color / Colour Code #E6F5E5
This page shows the hex color code for color #e6f5e5 (#E6F5E5). The colour is a green tone with 44% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E6F5E5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E6F5E5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 86, 116, and 146 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 116, 236, and 356 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E6F5E5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 116 and saturation at 44%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 116 to 161 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 116 with its complement at 296 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 #E6F5E5
Lightness variations at hue 116 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E6F5E5
Design Use Cases for #E6F5E5
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #E6F5E5 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 93% lightness, #E6F5E5 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
#E6F5E5 falls in the green range (hue 116). 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 #E6F5E5 (hue 116) to its complement at hue 296. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 146. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6f5e5, #f4e5f5);
CSS Code for #E6F5E5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E6F5E5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E6F5E5 (#E6F5E5)
#E6F5E5 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 230 red, 245 green, and 229 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 116 degrees with 44% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E6F5E5 is 239/255 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 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E6F5E5 against white is 1.13:1 and against black is 18.56:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.56:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F4E5F5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E6F5E5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEF5E5 and #E5F5EC, 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 #E6F5E5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E6F5E5?
- #E6F5E5 is Color #E6F5E5, a green color (colour) with RGB(230, 245, 229), HSL(116, 44%, 93%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 7%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 239/255.
- Is #E6F5E5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E6F5E5 has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.56:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E6F5E5?
- The complementary colour is #F4E5F5 (hue 296). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEF5E5 and #E5F5EC. The triadic palette adds #E5E6F5 and #F5E5E6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E6F5E5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e6f5e5; or rgb(230, 245, 229); or hsl(116, 44%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 116 44% 93%; 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.