Silver Phoenix color: hex code #EBECF5
Silver Phoenix has the hex code #EBECF5. It is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 92.5% green and 96.1% blue (235, 236, 245).
Its hue angle is 234°, with 33% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.85:1).
Silver Phoenix (#EBECF5) color codes
| HEX | #EBECF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 236, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 92.5%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(234, 33%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(234, 4%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.56, 1.3, -4.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.56, 4.64, 286.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.735, 84.245, 98.376) | |
| Decimal | 15461621 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silver Phoenix, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EBECF5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBECF5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EBECF5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaedf5Protanopia
no red cones#eaecf5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9edefTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebecf5; }
.text { color: #ebecf5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebecf5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 236 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebecf5, #efebf5); }Similar colors
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See #EBECF5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EBECF5?
- #EBECF5 is a very light, desaturated blue known as Silver Phoenix. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silver Phoenix?
- The RGB value is 235, 236, 245: 235 red, 236 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silver Phoenix?
- The complementary color is #F5F4EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBECF5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.85:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.