#EFF5F0 color
The hex color #EFF5F0 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 96.1% green and 94.1% blue (239, 245, 240).
Its hue angle is 130°, with 23% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Everlasting Ice (#F6FDFA), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.99:1).
#EFF5F0 color codes
| HEX | #EFF5F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 245, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 96.1%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(130, 23%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(130, 2%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.97, -2.87, 1.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.97, 3.34, 149.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.974, 89.947, 95.359) | |
| Decimal | 15726064 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFF5F0, 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 #EFF5F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFF5F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.99:1 | 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 #EFF5F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f4f0Protanopia
no red cones#f4f3f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#eef5f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eff5f0; }
.text { color: #eff5f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eff5f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 245 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eff5f0, #eff5f3); }
Similar colors
#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#eaf2f1Warp Drive#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#f8fbf8White Porcelain#e5eae6Distant Cloud#eaede5Silence#eceee6Crème Fraîche#f5fffaMint Cream
Questions
- What color is #EFF5F0?
- #EFF5F0 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Everlasting Ice. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFF5F0?
- The RGB value is 239, 245, 240: 239 red, 245 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFF5F0?
- The complementary color is #F5EFF4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFF5F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.99:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.