#EDEFE1 color
The hex color #EDEFE1 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 93.7% green and 88.2% blue (237, 239, 225).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 30% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Star Magnolia (#EEEFE2), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.03:1).
#EDEFE1 color codes
| HEX | #EDEFE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 239, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 93.7%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 30%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 6%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.96, -3.09, 6.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.96, 7.23, 115.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.38, 85.174, 83.478) | |
| Decimal | 15593441 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDEFE1, 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 #EDEFE1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDEFE1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.03:1 | 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 #EDEFE1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1ede0Protanopia
no red cones#f1eee1Deuteranopia
no green cones#efedebTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edefe1; }
.text { color: #edefe1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edefe1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 239 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edefe1, #e6efe1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #EDEFE1?
- #EDEFE1 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Star Magnolia. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDEFE1?
- The RGB value is 237, 239, 225: 237 red, 239 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDEFE1?
- The complementary color is #E3E1EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDEFE1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.03:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.