#EFFBF3 color
The hex color #EFFBF3 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 98.4% green and 95.3% blue (239, 251, 243).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 60% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.76:1).
#EFFBF3 color codes
| HEX | #EFFBF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 251, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 98.4%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 60%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 5%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 3%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.56, -5.37, 2.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.56, 5.9, 155.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.268, 93.816, 98.34) | |
| Decimal | 15727603 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFFBF3, 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 #EFFBF3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFFBF3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.76:1 | 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 #EFFBF3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf9f3Protanopia
no red cones#f8f7f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#edfbf9Tritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #effbf3; }
.text { color: #effbf3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #effbf3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 251 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #effbf3, #effbf9); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#f5fffaMint Cream#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e5f2e7Polar#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#f0fff0Honeydew#edfcfbCold White#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice
Questions
- What color is #EFFBF3?
- #EFFBF3 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFFBF3?
- The RGB value is 239, 251, 243: 239 red, 251 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFFBF3?
- The complementary color is #FBEFF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFFBF3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.76:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.