#EDF3DE color
The hex color #EDF3DE is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 95.3% green and 87.1% blue (237, 243, 222).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 47% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is White Mecca (#ECF3E1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.48:1).
#EDF3DE color codes
| HEX | #EDF3DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 243, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 95.3%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 47%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 9%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.9, -5.62, 9.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.9, 10.98, 120.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.159, 87.38, 81.736) | |
| Decimal | 15594462 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDF3DE, 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 #EDF3DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDF3DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.48:1 | 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 #EDF3DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f0ddProtanopia
no red cones#f5f0dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#eff1edTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edf3de; }
.text { color: #edf3de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edf3de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 243 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edf3de, #e3f3de); }
Similar colors
#ecf3e1White Mecca#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f1f2ddRestful Rain#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#e5f0d9Maison Verte
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #EDF3DE?
- #EDF3DE is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color White Mecca. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDF3DE?
- The RGB value is 237, 243, 222: 237 red, 243 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDF3DE?
- The complementary color is #E4DEF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDF3DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.48:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.