#EFF8E8 color
The hex color #EFF8E8 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 97.3% green and 91% blue (239, 248, 232).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 53% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Floaty Bubble (#EAF5E7), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.26:1).
#EFF8E8 color codes
| HEX | #EFF8E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 248, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 97.3%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 53%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 6%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.54, -5.77, 6.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.54, 8.81, 130.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.727, 91.312, 89.542) | |
| Decimal | 15726824 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFF8E8, 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 #EFF8E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFF8E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.26:1 | 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 #EFF8E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf5e7Protanopia
no red cones#f8f5e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0f6f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eff8e8; }
.text { color: #eff8e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eff8e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 248 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eff8e8, #e8f8e9); }
Similar colors
#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#ecf3e1White Mecca#e7efe0Mount Eden#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#faffedPearl Powder#f0fff0Honeydew#f8fbebAmnesiac White#e5f2e7Polar
Questions
- What color is #EFF8E8?
- #EFF8E8 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Floaty Bubble. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFF8E8?
- The RGB value is 239, 248, 232: 239 red, 248 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFF8E8?
- The complementary color is #F1E8F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFF8E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.26:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.