#EAF1F3 color
The hex color #EAF1F3 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 94.5% green and 95.3% blue (234, 241, 243).
Its hue angle is 193°, with 27% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Distant Wind Chime (#EAEFF2), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.37:1).
#EAF1F3 color codes
| HEX | #EAF1F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 241, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 94.5%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 27%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(193, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.68, -1.95, -1.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.68, 2.64, 222.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.562, 86.874, 97.248) | |
| Decimal | 15397363 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF1F3, 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 #EAF1F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF1F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | 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 #EAF1F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0f0f3Protanopia
no red cones#eeeff3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8f2f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf1f3; }
.text { color: #eaf1f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf1f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 241 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf1f3, #eaedf3); }
Similar colors
#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime#e5edf1Morning Mist#eef7faSilent Snowfall#eaf2f1Warp Drive#eff2f1Beluga#e2ecf2Out Cold#e2eff3Diamond White#f7fcffHeart of Ice
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #EAF1F3?
- #EAF1F3 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Distant Wind Chime. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF1F3?
- The RGB value is 234, 241, 243: 234 red, 241 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF1F3?
- The complementary color is #F3ECEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF1F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.37:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.