Race the Sun color: hex code #EEF3D0
Race the Sun has the hex code #EEF3D0. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 95.3% green and 81.6% blue (238, 243, 208).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 59% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.37:1).
Race the Sun (#EEF3D0) color codes
| HEX | #EEF3D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 243, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 95.3%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 59%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 14%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 14%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.67, -7.51, 16.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.67, 17.98, 114.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.694, 86.833, 72.277) | |
| Decimal | 15659984 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Race the Sun, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EEF3D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEF3D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EEF3D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9efceProtanopia
no red cones#f8f0d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2efe9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eef3d0; }
.text { color: #eef3d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eef3d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 243 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eef3d0, #ddf3d0); }Similar colors
#eeeeccSilkworm#ededc7Honey Do#eff0d3Giggle#f7f6d5Rising Star#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#f5f3ceMoon Glow#fafad2Light Goldenrod Yellow#fcfcdaGood Morning
See #EEF3D0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EEF3D0?
- #EEF3D0 is a very light, moderate yellow known as Race the Sun. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Race the Sun?
- The RGB value is 238, 243, 208: 238 red, 243 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Race the Sun?
- The complementary color is #D5D0F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEF3D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.37:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.