Color #EDFCD9 Color / Colour Code #EDFCD9
This page shows the hex color code for color #edfcd9 (#EDFCD9). The colour is a green tone with 85% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDFCD9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDFCD9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 56, 86, and 116 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 86, 206, and 326 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDFCD9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 86 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 86 to 131 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 86 with its complement at 266 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 #EDFCD9
Lightness variations at hue 86 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDFCD9
Design Use Cases for #EDFCD9
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #EDFCD9 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 92% lightness, #EDFCD9 is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#EDFCD9 falls in the green range (hue 86). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EDFCD9 (hue 86) to its complement at hue 266. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 116. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edfcd9, #e8d9fc);
CSS Code for #EDFCD9
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EDFCD9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #EDFCD9 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #EDFCD9 (#EDFCD9)
#EDFCD9 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 252 green, and 217 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 86 degrees with 85% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDFCD9 is 244/255 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, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDFCD9 against white is 1.08:1 and against black is 19.53:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.53:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E8D9FC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDFCD9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCFAD9 and #DCFCD9, 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 #EDFCD9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDFCD9?
- #EDFCD9 is Color #EDFCD9, a green color (colour) with RGB(237, 252, 217), HSL(86, 85%, 92%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 14%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 244/255.
- Is #EDFCD9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDFCD9 has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.53:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDFCD9?
- The complementary colour is #E8D9FC (hue 266). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCFAD9 and #DCFCD9. The triadic palette adds #D9EDFC and #FCD9ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDFCD9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edfcd9; or rgb(237, 252, 217); or hsl(86, 85%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 86 85% 92%; 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.