Color #E9FCD9 Color / Colour Code #E9FCD9
This page shows the hex color code for color #e9fcd9 (#E9FCD9). The colour is a green tone with 85% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E9FCD9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E9FCD9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 63, 93, and 123 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 93, 213, and 333 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E9FCD9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 93 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 93 to 138 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 93 with its complement at 273 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 #E9FCD9
Lightness variations at hue 93 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E9FCD9
Design Use Cases for #E9FCD9
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #E9FCD9 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 92% lightness, #E9FCD9 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
#E9FCD9 falls in the green range (hue 93). 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 #E9FCD9 (hue 93) to its complement at hue 273. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 123. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9fcd9, #ecd9fc);
CSS Code for #E9FCD9
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E9FCD9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E9FCD9 (#E9FCD9)
#E9FCD9 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 233 red, 252 green, and 217 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 93 degrees with 85% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E9FCD9 is 242/255 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 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E9FCD9 against white is 1.08:1 and against black is 19.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECD9FC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E9FCD9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FAFCD9 and #D9FCDB, 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 #E9FCD9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E9FCD9?
- #E9FCD9 is Color #E9FCD9, a green color (colour) with RGB(233, 252, 217), HSL(93, 85%, 92%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 14%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 242/255.
- Is #E9FCD9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E9FCD9 has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E9FCD9?
- The complementary colour is #ECD9FC (hue 273). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FAFCD9 and #D9FCDB. The triadic palette adds #D9E9FC and #FCD9E9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E9FCD9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e9fcd9; or rgb(233, 252, 217); or hsl(93, 85%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 93 85% 92%; 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.