#EFEFF4 color
The hex color #EFEFF4 is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 93.7% green and 95.7% blue (239, 239, 244).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 19% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Diamond Cut (#E9E9F0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.32:1).
#EFEFF4 color codes
| HEX | #EFEFF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 239, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 93.7%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 19%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 2%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.57, 0.89, -2.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.57, 2.57, 290.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.789, 86.615, 97.927) | |
| Decimal | 15724532 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFEFF4, 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 #EFEFF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFEFF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.32:1 | 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 #EFEFF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eef0f4Protanopia
no red cones#eeeff4Deuteranopia
no green cones#eef0f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efeff4; }
.text { color: #efeff4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efeff4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 239 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efeff4, #f2eff4); }
Similar colors
#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#f2f2f4Errigal White#efeceeSheikh White#f6f4f6French Porcelain#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#f8f8ffGhost White#ede9efGreek Goddess#f2f3f4Anti-Flash White
Questions
- What color is #EFEFF4?
- #EFEFF4 is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Diamond Cut. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFEFF4?
- The RGB value is 239, 239, 244: 239 red, 239 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFEFF4?
- The complementary color is #F4F4EF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFEFF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.32:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.