#EAF0E7 color
The hex color #EAF0E7 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 94.1% green and 90.6% blue (234, 240, 231).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 23% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Silence (#EAEDE5), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.12:1).
#EAF0E7 color codes
| HEX | #EAF0E7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 240, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 94.1%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 23%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 4%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.13, -3.59, 3.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.13, 5.12, 134.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.513, 85.582, 87.916) | |
| Decimal | 15397095 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF0E7, 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 #EAF0E7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF0E7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | 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 #EAF0E7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1eee7Protanopia
no red cones#f0eee7Deuteranopia
no green cones#eaefedTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf0e7; }
.text { color: #eaf0e7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf0e7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 240 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf0e7, #e7f0e9); }
Similar colors
#eaede5Silence#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eef0e7Fogtown#eceee6Crème Fraîche#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#eeefe2Star Magnolia#dfe9e3Frosty Pink
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #EAF0E7?
- #EAF0E7 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Silence. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF0E7?
- The RGB value is 234, 240, 231: 234 red, 240 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF0E7?
- The complementary color is #EDE7F0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF0E7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.12:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.