#EEEEF8 color
The hex color #EEEEF8 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 93.3% green and 97.3% blue (238, 238, 248).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 42% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Silver Phoenix (#EBECF5), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.22:1).
#EEEEF8 color codes
| HEX | #EEEEF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 238, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 93.3%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 42%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 4%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.36, 1.81, -4.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.36, 5.14, 290.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.775, 86.103, 101.048) | |
| Decimal | 15658744 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEEEF8, 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 #EEEEF8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEEEF8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.22:1 | 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 #EEEEF8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eceff9Protanopia
no red cones#eceef8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ecf0f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eeeef8; }
.text { color: #eeeef8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eeeef8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 238 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eeeef8, #f3eef8); }
Similar colors
#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#f8f8ffGhost White#ede9efGreek Goddess#f6f1feCloud Break#efeeffFoundation White#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac
Questions
- What color is #EEEEF8?
- #EEEEF8 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Silver Phoenix. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEEEF8?
- The RGB value is 238, 238, 248: 238 red, 238 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEEEF8?
- The complementary color is #F8F8EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEEEF8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.22:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.