#EFF6EC Hex Color
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Reach for #eff6ec when plain white feels too stark for a minimal layout. The hex code is so light that its lime tint reads almost grey, giving backgrounds a soft, airy quality. It works best as a dominant base, and black text on it hits about 19.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #eff6ec
What is #eff6ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eff6ec is rgb(239, 246, 236), in HSL hsl(102, 36%, 95%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 4%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #eff6ec?
Deep tones like charcoal, slate blue, and forest green all ground #eff6ec without overpowering it. Because the color is so light, pairings work best when the partner carries most of the visual weight.
Is #eff6ec readable on white or black?
#eff6ec has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.06:1 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.