#EAF6CF color
The hex color #EAF6CF is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 96.5% green and 81.2% blue (234, 246, 207).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 68% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Race the Sun (#EEF3D0), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.58:1).
#EAF6CF color codes
| HEX | #EAF6CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 246, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 96.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 68%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 16%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 16%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.12, -10.56, 17.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.12, 20.4, 121.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.148, 87.909, 71.87) | |
| Decimal | 15398607 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF6CF, 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 #EAF6CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF6CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.58:1 | 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 #EAF6CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf1cdProtanopia
no red cones#faf1d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#edf2ebTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf6cf; }
.text { color: #eaf6cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf6cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 246 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf6cf, #d7f6cf); }
Similar colors
#eef3d0Race the Sun#dcf1c7Green Glint#ddedbdMellow Mint#edf6dbFuton#dff1d6Hint of Mint#eef9c1Kiwi Kiss#fafad2Light Goldenrod Yellow#ededc7Honey Do
Questions
- What color is #EAF6CF?
- #EAF6CF is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Race the Sun. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF6CF?
- The RGB value is 234, 246, 207: 234 red, 246 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF6CF?
- The complementary color is #DBCFF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF6CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.58:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.