#EEFBF6 color
The hex color #EEFBF6 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 98.4% green and 96.5% blue (238, 251, 246).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 62% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Melting Glacier (#E9F9F5), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.77:1).
#EEFBF6 color codes
| HEX | #EEFBF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 251, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 98.4%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 62%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 5%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.56, -5.16, 0.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.56, 5.24, 169.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.388, 93.825, 100.73) | |
| Decimal | 15662070 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEFBF6, 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 #EEFBF6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEFBF6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.77:1 | 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 #EEFBF6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf9f6Protanopia
no red cones#f7f7f6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebfbf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eefbf6; }
.text { color: #eefbf6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eefbf6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 251 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eefbf6, #eef9fb); }
Similar colors
#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#f5fffaMint Cream#edfcfbCold White#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#f0ffffVapour#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#f5fefdSparkling Snow
Questions
- What color is #EEFBF6?
- #EEFBF6 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Melting Glacier. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEFBF6?
- The RGB value is 238, 251, 246: 238 red, 251 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEFBF6?
- The complementary color is #FBEEF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEFBF6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.77:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.