#EEF2F3 Hex Color
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Maui Mist is a bleached, near-white grey that reads as crisp and clean. Because it has such low saturation, it acts as an ideal neutral background for high-contrast typography. Use the hex code #eef2f3 when you need an airy, minimalist base that avoids the clinical harshness of pure white. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or navy to ground clean interface designs.
Questions about Maui Mist
What is the hex code for Maui Mist?
Maui Mist is #eef2f3. In RGB that is rgb(238, 242, 243), in HSL hsl(192, 17%, 94%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 5%.
Why is #eef2f3 often preferred over pure white in web design?
Using #eef2f3 as a background reduces eye strain during long reading sessions because it lacks the intense, clinical brightness of pure white. This shade offers a subtle warmth while remaining neutral enough to keep your typography highly legible and sharp.
What colors pair best with Maui Mist?
Is Maui Mist readable on white or black?
Maui Mist has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.63:1 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.