#EDEDEF color
The hex color #EDEDEF is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 92.9% green and 93.7% blue (237, 237, 239).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 6% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Errigal White (#F2F2F4), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.96:1).
#EDEDEF color codes
| HEX | #EDEDEF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 237, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 92.9%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 6%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 1%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.8, 0.36, -0.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.8, 1.03, 290.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.787, 84.805, 93.758) | |
| Decimal | 15592943 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDEDEF, 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 #EDEDEF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDEDEF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.96:1 | 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 #EDEDEF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ededefProtanopia
no red cones#ededefDeuteranopia
no green cones#ededeeTritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ededef; }
.text { color: #ededef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ededef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 237 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ededef, #eeedef); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: White Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #EDEDEF?
- #EDEDEF is a light gray, closest to the named color Errigal White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDEDEF?
- The RGB value is 237, 237, 239: 237 red, 237 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDEDEF?
- The complementary color is #EFEFED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDEDEF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.96:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.