#EAF5FF Hex Color
Barely-There Blue, Almost Grey
Softer than a winter sky, this barely-there blue reads almost grey at first glance. #eaf5ff earns its keep as a large UI background, especially where plain white feels too stark, and it flatters deep teal or slate accents. With black text on top it hits about 19:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. The hex code suits finance, healthcare, and government layouts that want calm without feeling cold.
Questions about #eaf5ff
What is #eaf5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eaf5ff is rgb(234, 245, 255), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #eaf5ff?
Deep slate, forest green, and warm terracotta all sit well against #eaf5ff, since its low saturation lets stronger tones lead. For a coastal feel, anchor it with navy and a touch of sand.
Is #eaf5ff readable on white or black?
#eaf5ff has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.00:1 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.