Color #EDF8FC Color / Colour Code #EDF8FC
This page shows the hex color code for color #edf8fc (#EDF8FC). The colour is a blue tone with 71% saturation and 96% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDF8FC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDF8FC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 166, 196, and 226 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 196, 316, and 76 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDF8FC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 196 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 196 to 241 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 196 with its complement at 16 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 #EDF8FC
Lightness variations at hue 196 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDF8FC
Design Use Cases for #EDF8FC
Vibrant Brand Color
#EDF8FC has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 96% lightness, #EDF8FC is very close to white but carries a subtle blue tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Trust & Professional Identity
#EDF8FC sits in the blue range (hue 196). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EDF8FC (hue 196) to its complement at hue 16. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 226. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edf8fc, #fcf1ee);
CSS Code for #EDF8FC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EDF8FC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EDF8FC (#EDF8FC)
#EDF8FC is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 248 green, and 252 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 196 degrees with 71% saturation and 96% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDF8FC is 245/255 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 6% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDF8FC against white is 1.08:1 and against black is 19.43:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.43:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FCF1EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDF8FC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEFCF9 and #EEF1FC, 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 #EDF8FC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDF8FC?
- #EDF8FC is Color #EDF8FC, a blue color (colour) with RGB(237, 248, 252), HSL(196, 71%, 96%), and CMYK(6%, 2%, 0%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 245/255.
- Is #EDF8FC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDF8FC has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.43:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDF8FC?
- The complementary colour is #FCF1EE (hue 16). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEFCF9 and #EEF1FC. The triadic palette adds #FCEEF8 and #F8FCEE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDF8FC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edf8fc; or rgb(237, 248, 252); or hsl(196, 71%, 96%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 196 71% 96%; 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.