#EBF0FE color
The hex color #EBF0FE is a very light, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.1% green and 99.6% blue (235, 240, 254).
Its hue angle is 224°, with 90% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Cotton Boll (#E7EFFB), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.43:1).
#EBF0FE color codes
| HEX | #EBF0FE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 240, 254) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.1%, 99.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(224, 90%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(224, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.8, 0.93, -7.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.8, 7.36, 277.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.307, 87.138, 106.177) | |
| Decimal | 15462654 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF0FE, 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 #EBF0FE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF0FE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.43:1 | 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 #EBF0FE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ecf1ffProtanopia
no red cones#ebeffeDeuteranopia
no green cones#e7f3f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf0fe; }
.text { color: #ebf0fe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf0fe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 240 254 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf0fe, #f0ebfe); }
Similar colors
#e7effbCotton Boll#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#e8eff8First Snow#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#efeeffFoundation White#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#f8f8ffGhost White
Questions
- What color is #EBF0FE?
- #EBF0FE is a very light, vivid blue, closest to the named color Cotton Boll. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF0FE?
- The RGB value is 235, 240, 254: 235 red, 240 green and 254 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF0FE?
- The complementary color is #FEF9EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF0FE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.43:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.