#EEF2FF Hex Color
A crisp, airy indigo with grey undertones
#eef2ff is an extremely pale, desaturated indigo with a strong grey undertone. Because it sits so close to white, it functions best as a clean, expansive base color for modern interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text to ensure readability, as it offers excellent contrast for small font sizes. This hex code works well when you need a cooler alternative to standard off-white.
Questions about #eef2ff
What is #eef2ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eef2ff is rgb(238, 242, 255), in HSL hsl(226, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 0%.
How should I use #eef2ff in web design?
#eef2ff acts best as a soft, expansive background that keeps interfaces feeling light and airy without the clinical feel of pure white. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep navy text to maintain essential contrast and readability for users.
Does #eef2ff lean warm or cool?
This hex color leans firmly cool due to its desaturated indigo base, making it a refreshing choice for projects requiring a modern, professional, or high-tech aesthetic. It avoids the yellow cast often found in standard cream or warm off-white shades.
Is #eef2ff readable on white or black?
#eef2ff has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.78:1 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.