#EAF2FB color
The hex color #EAF2FB is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 94.9% green and 98.4% blue (234, 242, 251).
Its hue angle is 212°, with 68% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is First Snow (#E8EFF8), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.59:1).
#EAF2FB color codes
| HEX | #EAF2FB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 242, 251) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 94.9%, 98.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 68%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(212, 7%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.14, -0.98, -5.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.14, 5.33, 259.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.093, 87.961, 103.849) | |
| Decimal | 15397627 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF2FB, 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 #EAF2FB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF2FB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | 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 #EAF2FB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eff2fbProtanopia
no red cones#edf0fbDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6f4f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf2fb; }
.text { color: #eaf2fb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf2fb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 242 251 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf2fb, #ebeafb); }
Similar colors
#e8eff8First Snow#e7effbCotton Boll#f0f8ffAlice Blue#f2f7fdCotton Ball#dee9f4Freeze Up#e2ecf2Out Cold#e5edf1Morning Mist#e0e6f0Radiant Moon
Questions
- What color is #EAF2FB?
- #EAF2FB is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color First Snow. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF2FB?
- The RGB value is 234, 242, 251: 234 red, 242 green and 251 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF2FB?
- The complementary color is #FBF3EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF2FB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.59:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.