#EAEEFC color
The hex color #EAEEFC is a very light, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 93.3% green and 98.8% blue (234, 238, 252).
Its hue angle is 227°, with 75% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Lullaby of Frost (#E5E8F2), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.13:1).
#EAEEFC color codes
| HEX | #EAEEFC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 238, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 93.3%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 75%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(227, 7%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.17, 1.26, -7.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.17, 7.31, 279.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.073, 85.669, 104.288) | |
| Decimal | 15396604 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAEEFC, 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 #EAEEFC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAEEFC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.13:1 | 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 #EAEEFC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaeffdProtanopia
no red cones#e9eefcDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6f0f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaeefc; }
.text { color: #eaeefc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaeefc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 238 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaeefc, #efeafc); }
Similar colors
#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#e7effbCotton Boll#efeeffFoundation White#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e8eff8First Snow#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #EAEEFC?
- #EAEEFC 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 #EAEEFC?
- The RGB value is 234, 238, 252: 234 red, 238 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAEEFC?
- The complementary color is #FCF8EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAEEFC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.13:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.