Color swatch image showing #E0EEED with RGB(224,238,237) values

#E0EEED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E0EEED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E0EEED Color Information

#E0EEED RGB value is (224, 238, 237). The hex color red value is 224, green is 238, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 176°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 91 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#E0EEED Color Meaning

Color #E0EEED expresses refined calm, structured softness, and technical elegance. As a standardized X11 color, #E0EEED pale grey-blue balances machine precision with human comfort. Psychologically, color #E0EEED supports prolonged screen use by diffusing glare without draining warmth—common in developer tools, medical software, and enterprise dashboards where endurance matters more than excitement. Culturally, #E0EEED reflects the aesthetic of early UNIX interfaces: functional but not cold. Spiritually, #E0EEED represents discipline with grace—systems that serve without demanding attention. Use color #E0EEED when your audience values consistency over spectacle, and your interface must feel like a trusted tool, not a flashy toy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E0EEED 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
#E0EEED
RGB
rgb(224, 238, 237)
HSL
hsl(176°, 29%, 91%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(176°, 6%, 93%)
XYZ
76.6011 83.1108 92.1254
Yxy
83.1108 0.3042 0.3300
Hunter Lab
91.1651 -2.0284 -0.4385
CIE-Lab
93.0629 -4.7962 -1.1236

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#E0EEED 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

#E0EEED 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 #E0EEED 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E0EEED 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E0EEED;

Text Color

color: #E0EEED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E0EEED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E0EEED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E0EEED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0EEED 0%, #61a8a3 100%);

#E0EEED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E0EEED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.