#EEFFDB color
The hex color #EEFFDB is a very light, vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 100% green and 85.9% blue (238, 255, 219).
Its hue angle is 88°, with 100% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Green Glint (#DCF1C7), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.96:1).
#EEFFDB color codes
| HEX | #EEFFDB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 255, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 100%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(88, 100%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(88, 14%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 14%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.96, -11.75, 15.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.96, 19.32, 127.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.804, 94.811, 80.889) | |
| Decimal | 15663067 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEFFDB, 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 #EEFFDB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEFFDB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.96:1 | 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 #EEFFDB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffad9Protanopia
no red cones#fff9dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#f0fbf5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eeffdb; }
.text { color: #eeffdb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eeffdb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 255 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eeffdb, #dcffdb); }
Similar colors
#dcf1c7Green Glint#dff1d6Hint of Mint#edf6dbFuton#eef3d0Race the Sun#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#f6ffe8Milk Foam#e5f0d9Maison Verte#ddedbdMellow Mint
Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #EEFFDB?
- #EEFFDB is a very light, vivid yellow-green, closest to the named color Green Glint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEFFDB?
- The RGB value is 238, 255, 219: 238 red, 255 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEFFDB?
- The complementary color is #ECDBFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEFFDB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.96:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.