#EFF7EA Hex Color
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This pale, bleached lime tone feels almost neutral due to its high lightness and low saturation. Because it maintains excellent contrast against black text, the hex code #eff7ea works effectively as a clean, airy background for UI interfaces. It pairs best with charcoal greys, as using it alongside pure white often causes this delicate shade to look washed out.
Questions about #eff7ea
What is #eff7ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eff7ea is rgb(239, 247, 234), in HSL hsl(97, 45%, 94%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 5%, 3%.
How should I use #eff7ea in user interface design?
#eff7ea works best as a soft, airy background color that maintains excellent readability when paired with high-contrast text. Avoid placing it directly next to pure white, as the subtle green undertones can cause the shade to look washed out or undefined.
Which colors pair well with the #eff7ea hex code?
Pair #eff7ea with deep, muted tones like charcoal or slate to ground the lightness of the green. Using darker, grounded neutrals creates a balanced, professional contrast that allows the pale lime to feel like an intentional design choice rather than an accident.
Is #eff7ea readable on white or black?
#eff7ea has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.16:1 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.