#EBF0E4 color
The hex color #EBF0E4 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.1% green and 89.4% blue (235, 240, 228).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 29% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Garlic (#ECEFE3), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.12:1).
#EBF0E4 color codes
| HEX | #EBF0E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 240, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.1%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 29%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 5%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.13, -3.77, 5.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.13, 6.43, 125.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.422, 85.584, 85.719) | |
| Decimal | 15462628 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF0E4, 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 #EBF0E4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF0E4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | 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 #EBF0E4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2eee3Protanopia
no red cones#f1eee4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ecefecTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf0e4; }
.text { color: #ebf0e4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf0e4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 240 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf0e4, #e5f0e4); }
Similar colors
#ecefe3Creamy Garlic#eeefe2Star Magnolia#e7efe0Mount Eden#eef0e7Fogtown#eaede5Silence#f3f3e6Cumulus#eceee6Crème Fraîche#efefe5Oyster Island
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #EBF0E4?
- #EBF0E4 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Creamy Garlic. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF0E4?
- The RGB value is 235, 240, 228: 235 red, 240 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF0E4?
- The complementary color is #E9E4F0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF0E4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.12:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.