#EDEFEC Hex Color
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A pale, nearly colorless gray, #edefec has a faint green cast and a soft, bleached finish. The hex code #edefec works well as a dominant background in minimalist interfaces, product design, and airy architectural layouts. Pair it with charcoal or muted olive for definition. Black text achieves about an 18.2:1 contrast ratio, supporting clear body copy.
Questions about #edefec
What is #edefec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edefec is rgb(237, 239, 236), in HSL hsl(100, 9%, 93%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #edefec?
Does #edefec look warm or cool?
#edefec reads as a cool, nearly neutral gray because its slight green cast keeps it from feeling creamy or beige; its bleached finish creates a clean, airy mood suited to spacious layouts and quiet interface surfaces.
Is #edefec readable on white or black?
#edefec has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.