#EFF7D3 color
The hex color #EFF7D3 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 96.9% green and 82.7% blue (239, 247, 211).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 69% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Race the Sun (#EEF3D0), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.92:1).
#EFF7D3 color codes
| HEX | #EFF7D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 247, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 96.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 69%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 15%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 15%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.82, -8.7, 16.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.82, 18.59, 117.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.614, 89.576, 74.658) | |
| Decimal | 15726547 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFF7D3, 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 #EFF7D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFF7D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.92:1 | 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 #EFF7D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcf3d1Protanopia
no red cones#fbf3d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3f3edTritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eff7d3; }
.text { color: #eff7d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eff7d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 247 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eff7d3, #ddf7d3); }
Similar colors
#eef3d0Race the Sun#edf6dbFuton#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#fafad2Light Goldenrod Yellow#fcfcdaGood Morning#eeeeccSilkworm#ededc7Honey Do#f1f5dbFinal Departure
Questions
- What color is #EFF7D3?
- #EFF7D3 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Race the Sun. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFF7D3?
- The RGB value is 239, 247, 211: 239 red, 247 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFF7D3?
- The complementary color is #DBD3F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFF7D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.92:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.