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#EDFAF2

RGB
237, 250, 242
Brightness
245.3
HSL (°,%,%)
143°, 57%, 95%
HSV V %
98%
Lab
97.1, -5.7, 2.3
CMYK (%)
5%, 0%, 3%, 2%
PNG size
5.0 KB
Tone / Feel
very light, vivid cool hue
Black text 19.56:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 1.07:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (19.56:1 — AAA / AAA)

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Color Profile: #EDFAF2

Common Name: Misty Rose

RGB: 237, 250, 242

HSL: 150, 30%, 96%

Contrast vs White: 0.92, AA Pass

Contrast vs Black: 17.3, AA Pass

Color Mood: This color carries a soft, serene quality, often evoking a sense of lightness, calm, and freshness. It's seen as a delicate tone that balances purity with warmth, often applied in spaces and designs that need to promote relaxation and understated elegance. Its lightness gives it an airy, almost ethereal feel, making it ideal for peaceful, modern environments.

Notable Close Matches

  • Australian Standard AS2700: Mist Blue (#DEE6DF), ΔE=6.84
  • Behr: Pale Cerulean (#E8F7EF), ΔE=1.38
  • Pantone FHI: Diaphonous (#E7F4F2), ΔE=3.63
  • Federal Standard 595c: Coast Guard White (#E5EFE9), ΔE=3.85
  • Benjamin Moore: Irish Mint (#DFF5EE), ΔE=3.91

Why Designers Use It

This pale, soft color is a go-to for designers looking to add a sense of lightness and serenity without overwhelming the viewer. Its use is not confined to one industry, but it’s popular in interior design, especially in bedrooms or wellness spaces where calmness is key. The subtlety of this shade makes it perfect for minimalist designs, where a clean, fresh look is desired. It also pairs well with natural textures like wood, stone, or fabric, making it suitable for eco-conscious design trends.

Regionally, this color’s calm and neutral appearance often appears in Scandinavian design, which favors muted tones for a clean and bright aesthetic. It’s also heavily used in the beauty and wellness industries for branding materials, spa interiors, or skincare product designs, invoking ideas of purity and gentleness. From a historical standpoint, this hue reflects a modern, clean outlook and is aligned with contemporary design aesthetics, making it a popular choice for companies that aim to look fresh and approachable.

Palette neighbours

#12050D Complement #F2EDFA Triad 1 #FAF2ED Triad 2 #EDFAF9 Analogous 1 #EFFAED Analogous 2