#EDF8F2 color
The hex color #EDF8F2 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 97.3% green and 94.9% blue (237, 248, 242).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 44% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Mint Cream (#F5FFFA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.31:1).
#EDF8F2 color codes
| HEX | #EDF8F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 248, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 97.3%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 44%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 4%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.64, -4.69, 1.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.64, 4.96, 160.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.516, 91.55, 97.205) | |
| Decimal | 15595762 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDF8F2, 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 #EDF8F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDF8F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.31:1 | 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 #EDF8F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f6f2Protanopia
no red cones#f5f5f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebf8f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edf8f2; }
.text { color: #edf8f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edf8f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 248 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edf8f2, #edf8f8); }
Similar colors
#f5fffaMint Cream#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#edfcfbCold White#e5f2e7Polar#dfece9Second Wind#f5fefdSparkling Snow
Questions
- What color is #EDF8F2?
- #EDF8F2 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Mint Cream. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDF8F2?
- The RGB value is 237, 248, 242: 237 red, 248 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDF8F2?
- The complementary color is #F8EDF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDF8F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.31:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.