#EDEFF5 Hex Color
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This extremely pale, airy grey acts as a functional neutral that mimics the brightness of white without the stark intensity. Because it holds such a high lightness value, black text remains highly legible against it. Designers often use #edeff5 as a clean background for minimal UI interfaces where they need separation from pure white. The hex code for this delicate, balanced shade is #edeff5.
Questions about #edeff5
What is #edeff5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edeff5 is rgb(237, 239, 245), in HSL hsl(225, 29%, 95%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 4%.
Why choose #edeff5 over pure white for website backgrounds?
Using #edeff5 provides a subtle visual separation from white elements without sacrificing the clean, minimal aesthetic designers crave. It acts as a gentle, functional neutral that reduces eye strain while ensuring black text remains perfectly sharp and legible against the screen.
What colors work best alongside #edeff5 in a UI?
Is #edeff5 readable on white or black?
#edeff5 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.26:1 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.