#EEF9F0 color
The hex color #EEF9F0 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 97.6% green and 94.1% blue (238, 249, 240).
Its hue angle is 131°, with 48% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.44:1).
#EEF9F0 color codes
| HEX | #EEF9F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 249, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 97.6%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(131, 48%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(131, 4%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.91, -5.22, 3.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.91, 6.05, 149.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.861, 92.219, 95.751) | |
| Decimal | 15661552 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEF9F0, 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 #EEF9F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEF9F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.44:1 | 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 #EEF9F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f7f0Protanopia
no red cones#f7f6f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#edf9f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eef9f0; }
.text { color: #eef9f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eef9f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 249 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eef9f0, #eef9f5); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5f2e7Polar#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#f5fffaMint Cream#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#f0fff0Honeydew#deece1Pastel Smirk#e7efe0Mount Eden
Questions
- What color is #EEF9F0?
- #EEF9F0 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 #EEF9F0?
- The RGB value is 238, 249, 240: 238 red, 249 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEF9F0?
- The complementary color is #F9EEF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEF9F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.44:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.