#E7EAF8 color
The hex color #E7EAF8 is a very light, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 91.8% green and 97.3% blue (231, 234, 248).
Its hue angle is 229°, with 55% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Lullaby of Frost (#E5E8F2), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.52:1).
#E7EAF8 color codes
| HEX | #E7EAF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 234, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 91.8%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(229, 55%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(229, 7%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.84, 1.58, -7.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.84, 7.28, 282.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.318, 82.611, 100.556) | |
| Decimal | 15198968 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E7EAF8, 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 #E7EAF8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E7EAF8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.52:1 | 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 #E7EAF8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7ebf9Protanopia
no red cones#e6eaf8Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4eceeTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e7eaf8; }
.text { color: #e7eaf8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e7eaf8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 234 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e7eaf8, #ede7f8); }
Similar colors
#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#efeeffFoundation White#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e7effbCotton Boll#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#e6e6faLavender
Questions
- What color is #E7EAF8?
- #E7EAF8 is a very light, moderate blue, closest to the named color Lullaby of Frost. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E7EAF8?
- The RGB value is 231, 234, 248: 231 red, 234 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E7EAF8?
- The complementary color is #F8F5E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E7EAF8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.52:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.