Futon color: hex code #EDF6DB
Futon has the hex code #EDF6DB. It is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 96.5% green and 85.9% blue (237, 246, 219).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 60% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.81:1).
Futon (#EDF6DB) color codes
| HEX | #EDF6DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 246, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 96.5%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 60%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 11%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.59, -7.61, 11.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.59, 14.19, 122.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.665, 89.031, 79.939) | |
| Decimal | 15595227 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Futon, 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 #EDF6DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDF6DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.81:1 | 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 #EDF6DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf2daProtanopia
no red cones#f8f2dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#eff3eeTritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edf6db; }
.text { color: #edf6db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edf6db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 246 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edf6db, #e0f6db); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Beige.
See #EDF6DB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EDF6DB?
- #EDF6DB is a very light, moderate yellow-green known as Futon. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Futon?
- The RGB value is 237, 246, 219: 237 red, 246 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Futon?
- The complementary color is #E4DBF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDF6DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.81:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.