#EEF4FD color
The hex color #EEF4FD is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 95.7% green and 99.2% blue (238, 244, 253).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 79% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is First Snow (#E8EFF8), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.99:1).
#EEF4FD color codes
| HEX | #EEF4FD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 244, 253) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 95.7%, 99.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 79%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 6%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.98, -0.33, -5.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.98, 5.02, 266.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.337, 89.97, 105.78) | |
| Decimal | 15660285 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEF4FD, 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 #EEF4FD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEF4FD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.99:1 | 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 #EEF4FD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1f4fdProtanopia
no red cones#f0f3fdDeuteranopia
no green cones#ebf6f7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eef4fd; }
.text { color: #eef4fd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eef4fd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 244 253 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eef4fd, #f0eefd); }
Similar colors
#e8eff8First Snow#f2f7fdCotton Ball#f0f8ffAlice Blue#e7effbCotton Boll#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#f8f8ffGhost White#e0e6f0Radiant Moon
Questions
- What color is #EEF4FD?
- #EEF4FD is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color First Snow. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEF4FD?
- The RGB value is 238, 244, 253: 238 red, 244 green and 253 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEF4FD?
- The complementary color is #FDF7EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEF4FD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.99:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.