#EAFCD6 color
The hex color #EAFCD6 is a very light, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 98.8% green and 83.9% blue (234, 252, 214).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 86% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Green Glint (#DCF1C7), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.39:1).
#EAFCD6 color codes
| HEX | #EAFCD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 252, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 98.8%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 86%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 15%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 15%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.81, -12.43, 16.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.81, 20.45, 127.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.878, 91.968, 77.096) | |
| Decimal | 15400150 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAFCD6, 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 #EAFCD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAFCD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.39:1 | 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 #EAFCD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff7d4Protanopia
no red cones#fef5d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ecf8f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eafcd6; }
.text { color: #eafcd6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eafcd6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 252 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eafcd6, #d7fcd6); }
Similar colors
#dcf1c7Green Glint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#dff1d6Hint of Mint#ddedbdMellow Mint#edf6dbFuton#eef3d0Race the Sun#ddffccHerbal Vapours#eef9c1Kiwi Kiss
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #EAFCD6?
- #EAFCD6 is a very light, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Green Glint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAFCD6?
- The RGB value is 234, 252, 214: 234 red, 252 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAFCD6?
- The complementary color is #E8D6FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAFCD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.39:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.