#EAEEFD color
The hex color #EAEEFD is a very light, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 93.3% green and 99.2% blue (234, 238, 253).
Its hue angle is 227°, with 83% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Lullaby of Frost (#E5E8F2), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.15:1).
#EAEEFD color codes
| HEX | #EAEEFD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 238, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 93.3%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 83%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(227, 8%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.2, 1.44, -7.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.2, 7.81, 280.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.232, 85.733, 105.125) | |
| Decimal | 15396605 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAEEFD, 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 #EAEEFD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAEEFD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.15:1 | 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 #EAEEFD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaeffeProtanopia
no red cones#e9eefdDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6f1f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaeefd; }
.text { color: #eaeefd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaeefd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 238 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaeefd, #efeafd); }
Similar colors
#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#e7effbCotton Boll#efeeffFoundation White#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#e6e6faLavender#e8eff8First Snow#e9e9f0Diamond Cut
Questions
- What color is #EAEEFD?
- #EAEEFD is a very light, vivid blue, closest to the named color Lullaby of Frost. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAEEFD?
- The RGB value is 234, 238, 253: 234 red, 238 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAEEFD?
- The complementary color is #FDF9EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAEEFD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.15:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.