#EFF4DB color
The hex color #EFF4DB is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 95.7% green and 85.9% blue (239, 244, 219).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 53% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Final Departure (#F1F5DB), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.63:1).
#EFF4DB color codes
| HEX | #EFF4DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 244, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 95.7%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 53%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 10%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 10%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.23, -5.92, 11.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.23, 12.92, 117.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.732, 88.167, 79.769) | |
| Decimal | 15725787 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFF4DB, 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 #EFF4DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFF4DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.63:1 | 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 #EFF4DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f1daProtanopia
no red cones#f7f1dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#f2f1edTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eff4db; }
.text { color: #eff4db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eff4db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 244 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eff4db, #e3f4db); }
Similar colors
#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#f3f4d9Praise the Sun#edf6dbFuton#f5f5dcBeige#eff0d3Giggle#f5f5daMoon Sugar
Questions
- What color is #EFF4DB?
- #EFF4DB is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Final Departure. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFF4DB?
- The RGB value is 239, 244, 219: 239 red, 244 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFF4DB?
- The complementary color is #E0DBF4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFF4DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.63:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.