#EEF7E9 color
The hex color #EEF7E9 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 96.9% green and 91.4% blue (238, 247, 233).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 47% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Floaty Bubble (#EAF5E7), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.12:1).
#EEF7E9 color codes
| HEX | #EEF7E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 247, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 96.9%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 47%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 6%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.24, -5.43, 5.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.24, 7.87, 133.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.226, 90.582, 90.174) | |
| Decimal | 15661033 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEF7E9, 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 #EEF7E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEF7E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.12:1 | 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 #EEF7E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f5e8Protanopia
no red cones#f7f4eaDeuteranopia
no green cones#eef6f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eef7e9; }
.text { color: #eef7e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eef7e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 247 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eef7e9, #e9f7eb); }
Similar colors
#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e7efe0Mount Eden#ecf3e1White Mecca#e5f2e7Polar#f0fff0Honeydew#faffedPearl Powder#f8fbebAmnesiac White#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime
Questions
- What color is #EEF7E9?
- #EEF7E9 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Floaty Bubble. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEF7E9?
- The RGB value is 238, 247, 233: 238 red, 247 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEF7E9?
- The complementary color is #F2E9F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEF7E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.12:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.