#EAF4F6 Hex Color
An airy and refreshing pale cyan
#eaf4f6 is a pale, desaturated cyan that functions as an airy, neutral backdrop. Because it maintains excellent contrast with black text, it works well for minimal web interfaces that prioritize readability. To avoid a washed-out appearance, pair this shade with deep charcoal tones rather than white. The hex code for this delicate, refreshing color is #eaf4f6.
Questions about #eaf4f6
What is #eaf4f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaf4f6 is rgb(234, 244, 246), in HSL hsl(190, 40%, 94%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 4%.
What is the best way to use #eaf4f6 in UI design?
Use #eaf4f6 as a subtle, airy background color that maintains high readability for black text. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy accents to prevent the design from feeling too washed out or ethereal.
Does #eaf4f6 work well with light-mode designs?
Yes, this hex color is ideal for light-mode designs because it offers a soft, refreshing alternative to standard white backgrounds. It remains gentle on the eyes while providing enough structural contrast for modern interface elements.
Is #eaf4f6 readable on white or black?
#eaf4f6 has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.76:1 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.