#EAF1E8 color
The hex color #EAF1E8 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 94.5% green and 91% blue (234, 241, 232).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 24% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Silence (#EAEDE5), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.25:1).
#EAF1E8 color codes
| HEX | #EAF1E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 241, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 94.5%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 24%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.41, -3.92, 3.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.41, 5.28, 137.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.95, 86.229, 88.76) | |
| Decimal | 15397352 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF1E8, 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 #EAF1E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF1E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.25:1 | 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 #EAF1E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2efe8Protanopia
no red cones#f0efe8Deuteranopia
no green cones#eaf0eeTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf1e8; }
.text { color: #eaf1e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf1e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 241 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf1e8, #e8f1eb); }
Similar colors
#eaede5Silence#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eef0e7Fogtown#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#eceee6Crème Fraîche#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#e5f2e7Polar
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #EAF1E8?
- #EAF1E8 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 #EAF1E8?
- The RGB value is 234, 241, 232: 234 red, 241 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF1E8?
- The complementary color is #EFE8F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF1E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.25:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.