#EBF2EB color
The hex color #EBF2EB is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.9% green and 92.2% blue (235, 242, 235).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 21% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Lightning Bolt (#E5EBE6), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.43:1).
#EBF2EB color codes
| HEX | #EBF2EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 242, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.9%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 21%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 3%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.81, -3.56, 2.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.81, 4.39, 144.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.006, 87.164, 91.138) | |
| Decimal | 15463147 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF2EB, 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 #EBF2EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF2EB 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 #EBF2EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f1ebProtanopia
no red cones#f1f0ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#eaf2f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf2eb; }
.text { color: #ebf2eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf2eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 242 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf2eb, #ebf2ef); }
Similar colors
#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#eaede5Silence#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#eef0e7Fogtown#eceee6Crème Fraîche#e5eae6Distant Cloud#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#ecefe3Creamy Garlic
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #EBF2EB?
- #EBF2EB is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Lightning Bolt. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF2EB?
- The RGB value is 235, 242, 235: 235 red, 242 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF2EB?
- The complementary color is #F2EBF2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF2EB?
- 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.