#EDFFF3 color
The hex color #EDFFF3 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 100% green and 95.3% blue (237, 255, 243).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 100% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Honeydew (#F0FFF0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.2:1).
#EDFFF3 color codes
| HEX | #EDFFF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 255, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 100%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 100%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.43, -8.02, 3.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.43, 8.84, 155.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.859, 95.995, 98.729) | |
| Decimal | 15597555 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDFFF3, 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 #EDFFF3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDFFF3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.2:1 | 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 #EDFFF3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffcf2Protanopia
no red cones#fbfaf4Deuteranopia
no green cones#eafffbTritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edfff3; }
.text { color: #edfff3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edfff3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 255 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edfff3, #edfffc); }
Similar colors
#f0fff0Honeydew#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#e5f2e7Polar#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e4f3e0Mojito
Questions
- What color is #EDFFF3?
- #EDFFF3 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Honeydew. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDFFF3?
- The RGB value is 237, 255, 243: 237 red, 255 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDFFF3?
- The complementary color is #FFEDF9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDFFF3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.2:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.