Color #E7F5CB Color / Colour Code #E7F5CB
This page shows the hex color code for color #e7f5cb (#E7F5CB). The colour is a green tone with 68% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E7F5CB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E7F5CB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 50, 80, and 110 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 80, 200, and 320 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E7F5CB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 80 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 80 to 125 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 80 with its complement at 260 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 #E7F5CB
Lightness variations at hue 80 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E7F5CB
Design Use Cases for #E7F5CB
Vibrant Brand Color
#E7F5CB has a strong 68% 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 88% lightness, #E7F5CB 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
#E7F5CB falls in the green range (hue 80). 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 #E7F5CB (hue 80) to its complement at hue 260. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 110. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e7f5cb, #d9ccf5);
CSS Code for #E7F5CB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E7F5CB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E7F5CB (#E7F5CB)
#E7F5CB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 231 red, 245 green, and 203 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 80 degrees with 68% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E7F5CB 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 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E7F5CB against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.32:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.32:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D9CCF5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E7F5CB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5EECC and #D3F5CC, 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 #E7F5CB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E7F5CB?
- #E7F5CB is Color #E7F5CB, a green color (colour) with RGB(231, 245, 203), HSL(80, 68%, 88%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 17%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #E7F5CB accessible for text?
- Against white, #E7F5CB has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.32:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E7F5CB?
- The complementary colour is #D9CCF5 (hue 260). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5EECC and #D3F5CC. The triadic palette adds #CCE7F5 and #F5CCE7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E7F5CB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e7f5cb; or rgb(231, 245, 203); or hsl(80, 68%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 80 68% 88%; 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.