#EAF6E6 color
The hex color #EAF6E6 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 96.5% green and 90.2% blue (234, 246, 230).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 47% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Floaty Bubble (#EAF5E7), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.82:1).
#EAF6E6 color codes
| HEX | #EAF6E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 246, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 96.5%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 47%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 7%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 7%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.63, -6.79, 6.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.63, 9.28, 137.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.168, 89.117, 87.773) | |
| Decimal | 15398630 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF6E6, 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 #EAF6E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF6E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.82:1 | 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 #EAF6E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f3e5Protanopia
no red cones#f5f2e7Deuteranopia
no green cones#eaf5f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf6e6; }
.text { color: #eaf6e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf6e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 246 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf6e6, #e6f6ea); }
Similar colors
#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape#e7efe0Mount Eden#ecf3e1White Mecca#f0fff0Honeydew#e5f2e7Polar
Questions
- What color is #EAF6E6?
- #EAF6E6 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Floaty Bubble. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF6E6?
- The RGB value is 234, 246, 230: 234 red, 246 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF6E6?
- The complementary color is #F2E6F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF6E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.82:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.