#EDF9F5 Hex Color
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This pale, ethereal off-white carries a faint breath of teal. With its high lightness and extremely low saturation, #edf9f5 functions best as a clean UI background or a subtle alternative to sterile white. It provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring high legibility in editorial layouts. The hex code for this airy shade is #edf9f5, which pairs well with charcoal or slate greys for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #edf9f5
What is #edf9f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edf9f5 is rgb(237, 249, 245), in HSL hsl(160, 50%, 95%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #edf9f5 for a balanced palette?
This shade looks sophisticated when grounded by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or navy. Its faint teal undertone also allows it to harmonize beautifully with soft earth tones or muted greens, creating a calm, minimalist aesthetic.
Is #edf9f5 readable on white or black?
#edf9f5 has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.46:1 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.