Mint Color / Colour Code #EFF9EC
This page shows the hex color code for mint (#EFF9EC). The colour is a green tone with 52% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EFF9EC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EFF9EC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 76, 106, and 136 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 106, 226, and 346 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EFF9EC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 106 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 106 to 151 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 106 with its complement at 286 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 #EFF9EC
Lightness variations at hue 106 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EFF9EC
Design Use Cases for #EFF9EC
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #EFF9EC 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 95% lightness, #EFF9EC 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
#EFF9EC falls in the green range (hue 106). 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 #EFF9EC (hue 106) to its complement at hue 286. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 136. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff9ec, #f6ecf9);
CSS Code for #EFF9EC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EFF9EC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #EFF9EC across image editing and color design tools.
About Mint (#EFF9EC)
#EFF9EC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 239 red, 249 green, and 236 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 106 degrees with 52% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EFF9EC 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EFF9EC 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 #F6ECF9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EFF9EC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5F9EC and #ECF9EF, 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 #EFF9EC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EFF9EC?
- #EFF9EC is Mint, a green color (colour) with RGB(239, 249, 236), HSL(106, 52%, 95%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 5%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 245/255.
- Is #EFF9EC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EFF9EC 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 #EFF9EC?
- The complementary colour is #F6ECF9 (hue 286). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5F9EC and #ECF9EF. The triadic palette adds #ECEFF9 and #F9ECEF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EFF9EC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eff9ec; or rgb(239, 249, 236); or hsl(106, 52%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 106 52% 95%; 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.