#EAEAF0 Hex Color
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#eaeaf0 is a pale grey with a faint violet cast, so light it reads almost white. That near-white softness makes it a dependable background for UI and minimal layouts where plain white feels harsh. Black text reaches about 17.5:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Give it weight with charcoal or muted plum accents.
Questions about #eaeaf0
What is #eaeaf0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaeaf0 is rgb(234, 234, 240), in HSL hsl(240, 17%, 93%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #eaeaf0?
Charcoal, deep navy, and muted plum all bring out its faint violet undertone. Warm accents like terracotta or ochre create a sharper contrast if you want the grey to read cooler.
Is #eaeaf0 warm or cool?
It reads cool, thanks to a subtle blue-violet undertone in its grey base. Next to warmer neutrals like cream or beige, that coolness becomes more noticeable.
Is #eaeaf0 readable on white or black?
#eaeaf0 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.