Foundation White color: hex code #EFEEFF
Foundation White has the hex code #EFEEFF. It is a very light, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 93.3% green and 100% blue (239, 238, 255).
Its hue angle is 244°, with 100% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.34:1).
Foundation White (#EFEEFF) color codes
| HEX | #EFEEFF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 238, 255) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 93.3%, 100%) | |
| HSL | hsl(244, 100%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(244, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 7%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.62, 3.43, -8.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.62, 8.75, 293.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.218, 86.719, 106.89) | |
| Decimal | 15724287 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Foundation White, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EFEEFF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFEEFF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EFEEFF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaf0ffProtanopia
no red cones#eaeffeDeuteranopia
no green cones#ecf1f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efeeff; }
.text { color: #efeeff; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efeeff; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 238 255 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efeeff, #f8eeff); }Similar colors
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See #EFEEFF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFEEFF?
- #EFEEFF is a very light, vivid blue known as Foundation White. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Foundation White?
- The RGB value is 239, 238, 255: 239 red, 238 green and 255 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Foundation White?
- The complementary color is #FEFFEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFEEFF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.34:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.