#EAF7FB color
The hex color #EAF7FB is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 96.9% green and 98.4% blue (234, 247, 251).
Its hue angle is 194°, with 68% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Silent Snowfall (#EEF7FA), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.2:1).
#EAF7FB color codes
| HEX | #EAF7FB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 247, 251) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 96.9%, 98.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 68%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(194, 7%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.4, -3.52, -3.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.4, 4.89, 223.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.601, 90.978, 104.351) | |
| Decimal | 15398907 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAF7FB, 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 #EAF7FB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAF7FB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.2:1 | 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 #EAF7FB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f6fbProtanopia
no red cones#f1f4fbDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6f9f8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaf7fb; }
.text { color: #eaf7fb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaf7fb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 247 251 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaf7fb, #eaeffb); }
Similar colors
#eef7faSilent Snowfall#e2eff3Diamond White#f0ffffVapour#e5edf1Morning Mist#e2ecf2Out Cold#eaf2f1Warp Drive#edfcfbCold White#deecedWinter’s Breath
Closest common color name: Alice Blue.
Questions
- What color is #EAF7FB?
- #EAF7FB is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Silent Snowfall. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAF7FB?
- The RGB value is 234, 247, 251: 234 red, 247 green and 251 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAF7FB?
- The complementary color is #FBEEEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAF7FB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.2:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.