#EAEAF0 color
The hex color #EAEAF0 is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 91.8% green and 94.1% blue (234, 234, 240).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 17% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Diamond Cut (#E9E9F0), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.53:1).
#EAEAF0 color codes
| HEX | #EAEAF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 234, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 91.8%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 17%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 3%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.85, 1.08, -2.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.85, 3.09, 290.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.08, 82.629, 94.204) | |
| Decimal | 15395568 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAEAF0, 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 #EAEAF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAEAF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.53:1 | 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 #EAEAF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9ebf0Protanopia
no red cones#e9eaf0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9ebecTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaeaf0; }
.text { color: #eaeaf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaeaf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 234 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaeaf0, #edeaf0); }
Similar colors
#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#ede9efGreek Goddess#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#efeceeSheikh White#dfdfe5Festive Ferret#f2f2f4Errigal White#dedee5White Elephant
Closest common color name: Ghost White.
Questions
- What color is #EAEAF0?
- #EAEAF0 is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Diamond Cut. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAEAF0?
- The RGB value is 234, 234, 240: 234 red, 234 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAEAF0?
- The complementary color is #F0F0EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAEAF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.53:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.