#EFFBF7 color
The hex color #EFFBF7 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 98.4% green and 96.9% blue (239, 251, 247).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 60% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Mint Cream (#F5FFFA), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.81:1).
#EFFBF7 color codes
| HEX | #EFFBF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 251, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 98.4%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 60%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 5%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.66, -4.65, 0.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.66, 4.68, 173.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.879, 94.06, 101.556) | |
| Decimal | 15727607 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFFBF7, 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 #EFFBF7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFFBF7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.81:1 | 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 #EFFBF7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf9f7Protanopia
no red cones#f8f8f7Deuteranopia
no green cones#edfbfaTritanopia
no blue cones#f8f8f8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #effbf7; }
.text { color: #effbf7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #effbf7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 251 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #effbf7, #eff9fb); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #EFFBF7?
- #EFFBF7 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Mint Cream. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFFBF7?
- The RGB value is 239, 251, 247: 239 red, 251 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFFBF7?
- The complementary color is #FBEFF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFFBF7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.81:1 and white text 1.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.