#EDF6EF color
The hex color #EDF6EF is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 96.5% green and 93.7% blue (237, 246, 239).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 33% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.03:1).
#EDF6EF color codes
| HEX | #EDF6EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 246, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 96.5%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 33%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 4%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.06, -4.22, 2.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.06, 4.82, 151.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.458, 90.148, 94.648) | |
| Decimal | 15595247 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDF6EF, 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 #EDF6EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDF6EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.03:1 | 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 #EDF6EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f4efProtanopia
no red cones#f4f3efDeuteranopia
no green cones#ecf6f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edf6ef; }
.text { color: #edf6ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edf6ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 246 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edf6ef, #edf6f3); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#f5fffaMint Cream#e5f2e7Polar#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#eaede5Silence
Questions
- What color is #EDF6EF?
- #EDF6EF is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDF6EF?
- The RGB value is 237, 246, 239: 237 red, 246 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDF6EF?
- The complementary color is #F6EDF4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDF6EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.03:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.