Color #EFF6EA Color / Colour Code #EFF6EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #eff6ea (#EFF6EA). The colour is a green tone with 40% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFF6EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFF6EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 65, 95, and 125 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 95, 215, and 335 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFF6EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 95 and saturation at 40%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 95 to 140 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 95 with its complement at 275 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 #EFF6EA
Lightness variations at hue 95 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFF6EA
Design Use Cases for #EFF6EA
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #EFF6EA 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 94% lightness, #EFF6EA 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
#EFF6EA falls in the green range (hue 95). 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 #EFF6EA (hue 95) to its complement at hue 275. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 125. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ea, #f1eaf6);
CSS Code for #EFF6EA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EFF6EA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EFF6EA (#EFF6EA)
#EFF6EA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 246 green, and 234 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 95 degrees with 40% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFF6EA is 243/255 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 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFF6EA against white is 1.10:1 and against black is 19.04:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.04:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F1EAF6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFF6EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5F6EA and #EAF6EB, 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 #EFF6EA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFF6EA?
- #EFF6EA is Color #EFF6EA, a green color (colour) with RGB(239, 246, 234), HSL(95, 40%, 94%), and CMYK(3%, 0%, 5%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 243/255.
- Is #EFF6EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFF6EA has a contrast ratio of 1.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.04:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EFF6EA?
- The complementary colour is #F1EAF6 (hue 275). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5F6EA and #EAF6EB. The triadic palette adds #EAEFF6 and #F6EAEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFF6EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eff6ea; or rgb(239, 246, 234); or hsl(95, 40%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 95 40% 94%; 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.