#EAF3ED color
The hex color #EAF3ED is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 95.3% green and 92.9% blue (234, 243, 237).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 27% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.54:1).
#EAF3ED color codes
| HEX | #EAF3ED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 243, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 95.3%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 27%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 4%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.04, -4.05, 1.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.04, 4.45, 155.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.266, 87.708, 92.752) | |
| Decimal | 15397869 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF3ED, 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 #EAF3ED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF3ED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.54:1 | 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 #EAF3ED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f1edProtanopia
no red cones#f1f0edDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9f3f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf3ed; }
.text { color: #eaf3ed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf3ed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 243 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf3ed, #eaf3f2); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#f5fffaMint Cream#dfece9Second Wind#eaf2f1Warp Drive#e5eae6Distant Cloud#eaede5Silence
Questions
- What color is #EAF3ED?
- #EAF3ED is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF3ED?
- The RGB value is 234, 243, 237: 234 red, 243 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF3ED?
- The complementary color is #F3EAF0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF3ED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.54:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.