#EAECF6 color
The hex color #EAECF6 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 92.5% green and 96.5% blue (234, 236, 246).
Its hue angle is 230°, with 40% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Silver Phoenix (#EBECF5), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.83:1).
#EAECF6 color codes
| HEX | #EAECF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 236, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 92.5%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(230, 40%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(230, 5%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.51, 1.16, -5.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.51, 5.19, 282.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.559, 84.137, 99.167) | |
| Decimal | 15396086 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAECF6, 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 #EAECF6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAECF6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.83:1 | 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 #EAECF6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaedf7Protanopia
no red cones#e9ecf6Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8eeefTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaecf6; }
.text { color: #eaecf6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaecf6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 236 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaecf6, #eeeaf6); }
Similar colors
#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e8eff8First Snow#e7effbCotton Boll#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#f8f8ffGhost White
Questions
- What color is #EAECF6?
- #EAECF6 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Silver Phoenix. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAECF6?
- The RGB value is 234, 236, 246: 234 red, 236 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAECF6?
- The complementary color is #F6F4EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAECF6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.83:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.