#E5E4D9 Color Meaning and Information

#E5E4D9 Color Information

#E5E4D9 RGB value is (229, 228, 217). The hex color red value is 229, green is 228, and blue is 217. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of87 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 5 percent, 10percent.

#E5E4D9

rgb(229, 228, 217)

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#E5E4D9 Color Meaning

Color #E5E4D9 conveys gentle clarity, subtle neutrality, and soft balance. #E5E4D9 light grayish-white evokes misty mornings and chalky landscapes. Psychologically, color #E5E4D9 promotes calm thinking, reflective focus, and serene attention. Designers use #E5E4D9 to create airy, peaceful layouts. Symbolically, color #E5E4D9 represents clarity, understated elegance, and composed simplicity. Cultural references tie #E5E4D9 to purity, refinement, and minimalist aesthetics. Spiritually, color #E5E4D9 embodies gentle mindfulness and contemplative calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5E4D9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#E5E4D9

RGB

rgb(229, 228, 217)

HSL

hsl(55°, 19%, 87%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(55°, 5%, 90%)

XYZ

72.5809 77.1546 76.7125

Yxy

77.1546 0.3205 0.3407

Hunter Lab

87.8377 -0.6143 1.8889

CIE-Lab

90.3927 -1.5734 5.4717

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green228 / 255 (89%)

89%

Blue217 / 255 (85%)

85%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow5 / 100 (5%)

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E5E4D9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E5E4D9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E5E4D9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E5E4D9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.28:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.28:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.28:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5E4D9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#E5E4D9

protanopia

#e5e5dc

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5E4D9;

Text Color

color: #E5E4D9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5E4D9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5E4D940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5E4D9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5E4D9 0%, #979367 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E5E4D9 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.