#EAFBFA color
The hex color #EAFBFA is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 98.4% green and 98% blue (234, 251, 250).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 68% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Cold White (#EDFCFB), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.68:1).
#EAFBFA color codes
| HEX | #EAFBFA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 251, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 98.4%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 68%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 7%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 0%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.38, -5.72, -1.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.38, 5.9, 194.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.681, 93.388, 103.936) | |
| Decimal | 15399930 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAFBFA, 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 #EAFBFA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAFBFA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.68:1 | 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 #EAFBFA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f9faProtanopia
no red cones#f5f6faDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6fcfbTritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eafbfa; }
.text { color: #eafbfa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eafbfa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 251 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eafbfa, #eaf3fb); }
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Questions
- What color is #EAFBFA?
- #EAFBFA is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Cold White. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAFBFA?
- The RGB value is 234, 251, 250: 234 red, 251 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAFBFA?
- The complementary color is #FBEAEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAFBFA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.68:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.