Color #EDF2DD Color / Colour Code #EDF2DD
This page shows the hex color code for color #edf2dd (#EDF2DD). The colour is a yellow tone with 45% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDF2DD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDF2DD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 44, 74, and 104 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 74, 194, and 314 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDF2DD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 74 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 74 to 119 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 74 with its complement at 254 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EDF2DD
Lightness variations at hue 74 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDF2DD
Design Use Cases for #EDF2DD
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #EDF2DD strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 91% lightness, #EDF2DD is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#EDF2DD is in the yellow spectrum (hue 74). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EDF2DD (hue 74) to its complement at hue 254. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 104. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edf2dd, #e3def2);
CSS Code for #EDF2DD
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Colors visually similar to #EDF2DD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EDF2DD (#EDF2DD)
#EDF2DD is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 242 green, and 221 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 74 degrees with 45% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDF2DD is 238/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDF2DD against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E3DEF2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDF2DD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F2EDDE and #E3F2DE, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EDF2DD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDF2DD?
- #EDF2DD is Color #EDF2DD, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(237, 242, 221), HSL(74, 45%, 91%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 9%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #EDF2DD accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDF2DD has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDF2DD?
- The complementary colour is #E3DEF2 (hue 254). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F2EDDE and #E3F2DE. The triadic palette adds #DEEEF2 and #F2DEEE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDF2DD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edf2dd; or rgb(237, 242, 221); or hsl(74, 45%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 74 45% 91%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.