#EDFBF2 color
The hex color #EDFBF2 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 98.4% green and 94.9% blue (237, 251, 242).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 64% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.68:1).
#EDFBF2 color codes
| HEX | #EDFBF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 251, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 98.4%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 64%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.39, -6.2, 2.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.39, 6.77, 156.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.446, 93.409, 97.515) | |
| Decimal | 15596530 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDFBF2, 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 #EDFBF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDFBF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.68:1 | 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 #EDFBF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf9f2Protanopia
no red cones#f8f7f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebfbf8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edfbf2; }
.text { color: #edfbf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edfbf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 251 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edfbf2, #edfbf9); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5f2e7Polar#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#f0fff0Honeydew#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#f5fffaMint Cream#deece1Pastel Smirk#ddece0Cryo Freeze
Questions
- What color is #EDFBF2?
- #EDFBF2 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDFBF2?
- The RGB value is 237, 251, 242: 237 red, 251 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDFBF2?
- The complementary color is #FBEDF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDFBF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.68:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.