#EDF6F9 Hex Color
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This pale, near-grey cyan offers an airy and clean aesthetic that avoids the starkness of pure white. Because of its high lightness, #edf6f9 functions best as a dominant background color in minimal UI designs. It maintains excellent readability with black text, ensuring strong accessibility for body copy. Pair it with charcoal greys for a modern, professional look that feels polished and restrained.
Questions about #edf6f9
What is #edf6f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edf6f9 is rgb(237, 246, 249), in HSL hsl(195, 50%, 95%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 2%.
How should I use #edf6f9 in UI design?
This near-grey cyan functions best as a soft, non-intrusive background color that prevents the harshness of pure white. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy text to maintain professional contrast and ensure excellent readability for your users.
Is #edf6f9 a cool or warm color?
As a cyan-leaning hue, #edf6f9 is distinctly cool-toned. It brings an icy, refreshed feel to digital interfaces and works effectively in wellness or technology branding where a clean, airy, and clinical aesthetic is the desired outcome.
Is #edf6f9 readable on white or black?
#edf6f9 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.15:1 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.