#EDF8F0 Hex Color
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A near-white green so pale it borders on grey, #edf8f0 stays airy and unobtrusive even across large surfaces. Its low saturation gives designs a clean, breathable feel, which suits eco, wellness, and minimal layouts. It works best as a dominant background, since black text on it reaches about 19.3:1 contrast. Pair it with deep forest or charcoal tones so it does not wash out next to pure white.
Questions about #edf8f0
What is #edf8f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edf8f0 is rgb(237, 248, 240), in HSL hsl(136, 44%, 95%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 3%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #edf8f0?
#edf8f0 pairs well with deep, saturated tones like forest green, charcoal, or plum, which keep it from disappearing next to pure white. A muted terracotta accent also adds warmth without breaking its airy feel.
Is #edf8f0 readable on white or black?
#edf8f0 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.28:1 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.