#E5F9F3 Hex Color
Teal thinned almost to white
Pale teal, barely there. #e5f9f3 sits close to white and reads almost grey, but its faint green undertone keeps it fresher than a plain neutral. Best used as a dominant base in wellness or healthcare layouts, where it feels clean without the glare of pure white. It flatters terracotta accents, and black text reaches about 19.2:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #e5f9f3
What is #e5f9f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5f9f3 is rgb(229, 249, 243), in HSL hsl(162, 62%, 94%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 2%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #e5f9f3?
Terracotta gives #e5f9f3 a warm counterpoint, while charcoal text keeps layouts crisp and readable. For a softer scheme, try muted sage or warm sand, both close enough in lightness to avoid harsh edges.
Is #e5f9f3 readable on white or black?
#e5f9f3 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.