#EBF2D9 color
The hex color #EBF2D9 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.9% green and 85.1% blue (235, 242, 217).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 49% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Futon (#EDF6DB), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.24:1).
#EBF2D9 color codes
| HEX | #EBF2D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 242, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.9%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 49%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 10%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 10%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.39, -6.62, 11.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.39, 13.07, 120.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.536, 86.176, 78.128) | |
| Decimal | 15463129 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF2D9, 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 #EBF2D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF2D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | 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 #EBF2D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6efd8Protanopia
no red cones#f5efdaDeuteranopia
no green cones#edefebTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf2d9; }
.text { color: #ebf2d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf2d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 242 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf2d9, #def2d9); }
Similar colors
#edf6dbFuton#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#e5f0d9Maison Verte#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#ecf3e1White Mecca#f3f4d9Praise the Sun
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #EBF2D9?
- #EBF2D9 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Futon. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF2D9?
- The RGB value is 235, 242, 217: 235 red, 242 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF2D9?
- The complementary color is #E0D9F2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF2D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.24:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.