#EEF0F3 color
The hex color #EEF0F3 is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 94.1% green and 95.3% blue (238, 240, 243).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 17% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Errigal White (#F2F2F4), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.39:1).
#EEF0F3 color codes
| HEX | #EEF0F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 240, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 94.1%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 17%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 2%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.72, -0.13, -1.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.72, 1.68, 265.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.595, 86.968, 97.212) | |
| Decimal | 15659251 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEF0F3, 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 #EEF0F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEF0F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.39:1 | 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 #EEF0F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eff0f3Protanopia
no red cones#eff0f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#edf1f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eef0f3; }
.text { color: #eef0f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eef0f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 240 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eef0f3, #efeef3); }
Similar colors
#f2f2f4Errigal White#f2f3f4Anti-Flash White#f3f4f5Chef’s Hat#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime#eff0f0Snowflake#eeeeeeSuper Silver#f3f4f4Lighthouse#ebebebMercury
Closest common color name: White Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #EEF0F3?
- #EEF0F3 is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Errigal White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEF0F3?
- The RGB value is 238, 240, 243: 238 red, 240 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEF0F3?
- The complementary color is #F3F1EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEF0F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.39:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.