Aqua Color / Colour Code #E9FCF7
This page shows the hex color code for aqua (#E9FCF7). The colour is a cyan tone with 76% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E9FCF7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E9FCF7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 134, 164, and 194 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 164, 284, and 44 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E9FCF7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 164 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 164 to 209 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 164 with its complement at 344 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 #E9FCF7
Lightness variations at hue 164 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E9FCF7
Design Use Cases for #E9FCF7
Vibrant Brand Color
#E9FCF7 has a strong 76% 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 95% lightness, #E9FCF7 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
#E9FCF7 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 164). 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 #E9FCF7 (hue 164) to its complement at hue 344. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 194. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9fcf7, #fce9ee);
CSS Code for #E9FCF7
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E9FCF7 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #E9FCF7 across image editing and color design tools.
About Aqua (#E9FCF7)
#E9FCF7 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 233 red, 252 green, and 247 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 164 degrees with 76% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E9FCF7 is 246/255 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, 2% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E9FCF7 against white is 1.06:1 and against black is 19.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FCE9EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E9FCF7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E9FCED and #E9F7FC, 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 #E9FCF7
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E9FCF7?
- #E9FCF7 is Aqua, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(233, 252, 247), HSL(164, 76%, 95%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 2%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 246/255.
- Is #E9FCF7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E9FCF7 has a contrast ratio of 1.06:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E9FCF7?
- The complementary colour is #FCE9EE (hue 344). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E9FCED and #E9F7FC. The triadic palette adds #F7E9FC and #FCF7E9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E9FCF7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e9fcf7; or rgb(233, 252, 247); or hsl(164, 76%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 164 76% 95%; 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.