Color #EAF5EC Color / Colour Code #EAF5EC
This page shows the hex color code for color #eaf5ec (#EAF5EC). The colour is a green tone with 35% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EAF5EC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EAF5EC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 101, 131, and 161 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 131, 251, and 11 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EAF5EC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 131 and saturation at 35%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 131 to 176 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 131 with its complement at 311 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EAF5EC
Lightness variations at hue 131 and 35% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EAF5EC
Design Use Cases for #EAF5EC
Balanced UI Color
At 35% saturation, #EAF5EC strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 94% lightness, #EAF5EC is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#EAF5EC falls in the green range (hue 131). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EAF5EC (hue 131) to its complement at hue 311. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 161. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf5ec, #f5eaf3);
CSS Code for #EAF5EC
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About Color #EAF5EC (#EAF5EC)
#EAF5EC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 245 green, and 236 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 131 degrees with 35% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EAF5EC is 241/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EAF5EC against white is 1.12:1 and against black is 18.77:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.77:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F5EAF3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EAF5EC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEF5EA and #EAF5F2, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EAF5EC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EAF5EC?
- #EAF5EC is Color #EAF5EC, a green color (colour) with RGB(234, 245, 236), HSL(131, 35%, 94%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 4%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 241/255.
- Is #EAF5EC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EAF5EC has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.77:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EAF5EC?
- The complementary colour is #F5EAF3 (hue 311). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEF5EA and #EAF5F2. The triadic palette adds #ECEAF5 and #F5ECEA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EAF5EC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eaf5ec; or rgb(234, 245, 236); or hsl(131, 35%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 131 35% 94%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.