#EDF0F1 Hex Color
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#edf0f1 is a bleached, near-white grey with a sterile, clean character. Its extremely low saturation makes it an ideal base for minimalist interfaces where pure white feels too jarring or clinical. Because of its high lightness, black text creates excellent readability against this background. When pairing, avoid stark whites which can make the hex code look muddy, opting instead for charcoal or muted primary accents.
Questions about #edf0f1
What is #edf0f1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edf0f1 is rgb(237, 240, 241), in HSL hsl(195, 12%, 94%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 5%.
How can I avoid the muddy look when using #edf0f1?
Because #edf0f1 is so close to white, pairing it with pure white can often make the color look dirty or muddy by comparison. To keep your design feeling crisp, pair it with deeper accents like charcoal or muted navies rather than stark whites.
Is #edf0f1 readable on white or black?
#edf0f1 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.33:1 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.