#EBF0F4 color
The hex color #EBF0F4 is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.1% green and 95.7% blue (235, 240, 244).
Its hue angle is 207°, with 29% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Distant Wind Chime (#EAEFF2), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.3:1).
#EBF0F4 color codes
| HEX | #EBF0F4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 240, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.1%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 29%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(207, 4%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.53, -0.93, -2.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.53, 2.67, 249.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.747, 86.514, 97.963) | |
| Decimal | 15462644 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF0F4, 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 #EBF0F4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF0F4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.3:1 | 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 #EBF0F4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eef0f4Protanopia
no red cones#edeff4Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9f1f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf0f4; }
.text { color: #ebf0f4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf0f4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 240 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf0f4, #ebebf4); }
Similar colors
#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime#e5edf1Morning Mist#f2f7fdCotton Ball#f2f3f4Anti-Flash White#f0f8ffAlice Blue#f3f4f5Chef’s Hat#e8eff8First Snow#e2ecf2Out Cold
Questions
- What color is #EBF0F4?
- #EBF0F4 is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Distant Wind Chime. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF0F4?
- The RGB value is 235, 240, 244: 235 red, 240 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF0F4?
- The complementary color is #F4EFEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF0F4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.3:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.