#EBF2D3 color
The hex color #EBF2D3 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.9% green and 82.7% blue (235, 242, 211).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 54% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Race the Sun (#EEF3D0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.17:1).
#EBF2D3 color codes
| HEX | #EBF2D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 242, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 54%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 13%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 13%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.26, -7.59, 14.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.26, 16.09, 118.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.769, 85.87, 74.093) | |
| Decimal | 15463123 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF2D3, 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 #EBF2D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF2D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.17:1 | 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 #EBF2D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7eed1Protanopia
no red cones#f6efd4Deuteranopia
no green cones#eeeee9Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf2d3; }
.text { color: #ebf2d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf2d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 242 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf2d3, #dbf2d3); }
Similar colors
#eef3d0Race the Sun#edf6dbFuton#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#f1f5dbFinal Departure#eff0d3Giggle#eeeeccSilkworm#f3f4d9Praise the Sun#e5f0d9Maison Verte
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #EBF2D3?
- #EBF2D3 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Race the Sun. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF2D3?
- The RGB value is 235, 242, 211: 235 red, 242 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF2D3?
- The complementary color is #DAD3F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF2D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.17:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.