#EAF2E8 color
The hex color #EAF2E8 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 94.9% green and 91% blue (234, 242, 232).
Its hue angle is 108°, with 28% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.36:1).
#EAF2E8 color codes
| HEX | #EAF2E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 242, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 94.9%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(108, 28%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(108, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.66, -4.43, 3.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.66, 5.9, 138.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.247, 86.823, 88.859) | |
| Decimal | 15397608 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF2E8, 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 #EAF2E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF2E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.36:1 | 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 #EAF2E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f0e7Protanopia
no red cones#f1efe8Deuteranopia
no green cones#eaf1efTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf2e8; }
.text { color: #eaf2e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf2e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 242 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf2e8, #e8f2eb); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5f2e7Polar#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e7efe0Mount Eden#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#dfeadeHint of Green#eaede5Silence#dfe9e3Frosty Pink
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #EAF2E8?
- #EAF2E8 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF2E8?
- The RGB value is 234, 242, 232: 234 red, 242 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF2E8?
- The complementary color is #F0E8F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF2E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.36:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.