#EFFFF4 color
The hex color #EFFFF4 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 100% green and 95.7% blue (239, 255, 244).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 100% saturation and 97% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Honeydew (#F0FFF0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.28:1).
#EFFFF4 color codes
| HEX | #EFFFF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 255, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 100%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 100%, 97%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 6%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.59, -7.19, 3.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.59, 7.98, 154.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.683, 96.402, 99.558) | |
| Decimal | 15728628 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFFFF4, 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 #EFFFF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFFFF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.28:1 | 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 #EFFFF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffcf3Protanopia
no red cones#fcfaf5Deuteranopia
no green cones#edfffcTritanopia
no blue cones#fbfbfbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #effff4; }
.text { color: #effff4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #effff4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 255 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #effff4, #effffc); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #EFFFF4?
- #EFFFF4 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Honeydew. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFFFF4?
- The RGB value is 239, 255, 244: 239 red, 255 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFFFF4?
- The complementary color is #FFEFFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFFFF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.28:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.