#EFFAFE

#EFFAFE

Color Values

HEX

#EFFAFE

RGB

239, 250, 254

HSL

196.0, 88.2%, 96.7%

HSV

196.0, 5.9%, 99.6%

CMYK

5.9%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9781 0.0128 221.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EFFAFE;
color: #EFFAFE;
border-color: #EFFAFE;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 50 #F0F9FF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.78:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EFFAFE?

RGB(239, 250, 254) · HSL(196.0, 88.2%, 96.7%) · CMYK(5.9%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 0.4%)

Does #EFFAFE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.06:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EFFAFE?

Use 000000 text on a #EFFAFE background; contrast on black is 19.78:1.