#EFF1E9 color
The hex color #EFF1E9 is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 94.5% green and 91.4% blue (239, 241, 233).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 22% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Fogtown (#EEF0E7), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.43:1).
#EFF1E9 color codes
| HEX | #EFF1E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 241, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 94.5%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 22%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 3%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.8, -2.07, 3.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.8, 4.17, 119.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.758, 87.145, 89.588) | |
| Decimal | 15725033 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFF1E9, 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 #EFF1E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFF1E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.43:1 | 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 #EFF1E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f0e9Protanopia
no red cones#f2f0e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0f0efTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eff1e9; }
.text { color: #eff1e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eff1e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 241 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eff1e9, #ebf1e9); }
Similar colors
#eef0e7Fogtown#eceee6Crème Fraîche#eaede5Silence#efefe5Oyster Island#edede4Ivory Wedding#f5f4edMorning Snow#f2f0e7Whipped Cream#f2f0e6Marble White
Closest common color name: Bone White.
Questions
- What color is #EFF1E9?
- #EFF1E9 is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Fogtown. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFF1E9?
- The RGB value is 239, 241, 233: 239 red, 241 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFF1E9?
- The complementary color is #EBE9F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFF1E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.43:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.