Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2) color information

#e5edf2 is the hex color code that is related to "Bright gray" due to their similar appearences. The color is categorized as "very light blue". When people from western culture see this color, Bright gray (#e5edf2), used in brand logos, they may think of some of these attributes: peace, appetite-curbing, self-expression, finance, and maturity. Consider using a different color if you're in the market for cars. iStock, Twitter, and WordPress.com are some of the companies in our database that use this color.

Breakdown of #e5edf2

#e5edf2 is made up of (229, 237, 242) in RGB colorspace and (5.37, 2.07, 0.00, 5.10) in CMYK colorspace. Its decimal value is 15068658 and the closest web-safe color code to it is #ccffff. Black should be used ontop of #e5edf2 to ensure the best legibility.

Here's a color conversion chart. It contains technical information about the hex color #e5edf2. If you're a programmer, view the code snippets section for prepared language syntax.

hex #e5edf2 luma #234.94
Websafe hex #ccffff Black/white pairing Black
rgb rgb(229, 237, 242) Adobe RGB (231.00, 237.00, 241.00)
rgb percent (%) rgb(90%, 93%, 95%) Closest named color Bright gray
rgba rgba(229.0, 237.0, 242.0, 1.0) Hunter-Lab (91.65, -1.66, -3.05)
cmyk cmyk(5.37, 2.07, 0.00, 5.10) CIE-L*ab (93.45, -1.66, -3.07)
hsv hsv(204.00, 33.33, 92.50) CIE-L*Ch(ab) (93.45, 3.49, 241.60)
hsb hsb(204.00, 5.26, 95.00) CIE-L*uv (93.45, -4.39, -4.47)
RGB COMPOSITION
CMYK Composition

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Compliments of #Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)

There are two colors that make up the Complimentary color scheme. Opposites of one another in the color spectrum, one color is referred to as the "base" #e5edf2 while the second is the "compliment" #f2eae5.

The two secondary colors make for great accent and highlight colors in your design.

Split Compliments of #Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)

There are three colors that make up the Split Complimentary color scheme. The base color #e5edf2 is paired with the two colors on either side of the compliment color #f2eae5.

The two secondary colors make for great accent and highlight colors in your design.

Triadic Colors of Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)

There are three colors that make up the Triadic color scheme. A color wheel would show all three of these spaced evenly (120°) apart.

Use this color scheme carefully and spend time balancing where and when each color is used.

Tetradic Colors of Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)

Fours colors make up the Tetradic color scheme. All four colors are spaced evenly (90°) apart when visualized on a color wheel.

To successfuly incorpoate Tetradic colors in your designs, you'll need to plan carefully.

Analagous Colors of Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)

The Analagous color scheme is made up of three colors. The three colors sit next to one another on the color wheel. The palette is made in similar fashion to how the Split Complimentary palette is made. However, the two secondary colors are adjacent to the base, not the compliment.

This color scheme typically doesn't produce tension as all three colors tend to be either warm or cold.

Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)'s Lighter shades

Lighter shades are produced by blending #e5edf2 with white

Darker variations of #e5edf2

When you combine pure black with this color, #e5edf2, darker shades are produced.

Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)'s Tones

Tones of #e5edf2 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of gray.

#e5edf2 in gradients

A color gradient may also be known as color progression or a color ramp. A gradient is the gradual transition of one color into another. This section showcases gradients featuring #e5edf2 as the base color. The secondary colors come from the section above.

#e5edf2 → #f2eae5
#e5edf2 → #ecf2f5
#e5edf2 → #000000
#e5edf2 → #e5e6f2
#e5edf2 → #898e91
#e5edf2 → #e5f2f0

Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2) in different environments

Seeing #e5edf2 on a computer or phone screen is much different than how it may appear in the real world. Shown here are 20 different environment types and how #e5edf2 could potentially look inside each of them, given perfect conditions.

Named colors and Paints related to #e5edf2

Colors that have names have reached a point of status where they're more than just a hex code: they're real-world associated.

#e5edf2might be precisely the color you're looking for. But, the colors below are a close match. What's better is that they're named colors, meaning chances are there's more information about them. If you feel like taking a slight deviation in hue, click a color below to learn about why it's so unique.

Named colors and Paints furthest from Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2)

Looking for something completely different? Try a well-documented complimentary color. The named colors below have been calculated to be the furthest colors from#e5edf2. Click on the colors to explore their unique information.

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#e5edf2 in programming

Here you can easily copy-and-paste formatted color code for use with your favorite programming/markup languages like HTML/CSS, Java, Objective-C, and GameMaker Language.

Language Syntax
HTML, CSS #e5edf2
Java new Color(229, 237, 242);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 229, 237, 242);
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:229 green:237 blue:242 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(229f, 237f, 242f);
Swift UIColor(red:229, green:237, blue:242, alpha:1.00000)
GameMaker Language (GML) $f2ede5
Python Color('#e5edf2')

Base Conversions of hex color #e5edf2

This useful chart contains technical information about the hexadecimal color #e5edf2. For example, the direct decimal conversion is 15068658 while the individual RGB conversions are: 229, 237, 242.

Red Green Blue
Binary 11100101 11101101 11110010
Hex e5 ed f2
Octal 345 355 362
Decimal 229 237 242

#e5edf2 Icons

If you're considering using #e5edf2 in a logo or design, you can quickly reference below to see how various symbols, icons, and emblems look.

Color Faux-Bright gray (#e5edf2) on different backgrounds

We learned earlier that Black-colored text should be used on a #e5edf2 colored background for best readability. But, you can be the judge of that by looking at the examples below. Accessibility is an important aspect of (web) design that is many a developer's afterthought.

To learn more about accessible colors, read Google's article covering best practices and principals.

This text is hex color #e5edf2 on a solid black (#000000) background.
This text is hex color #e5edf2 on a solid white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid black (#000000) on a solid hex color #e5edf2 background.
This text is solid white (#ffffff) on a solid hex color #e5edf2 background.
This text is hex color #e5edf2 on a striped black (#000000) and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is hex color #e5edf2 on a striped gray (#808080) and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid black (#000000) on a striped hex color #e5edf2 and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid white (#ffffff) on a striped hex color #e5edf2 and white (#ffffff) background.