#EBF2F2 color
The hex color #EBF2F2 is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.9% green and 94.9% blue (235, 242, 242).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 21% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Warp Drive (#EAF2F1), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.52:1).
#EBF2F2 color codes
| HEX | #EBF2F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 242, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.9%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 21%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 3%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.98, -2.31, -0.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.98, 2.45, 199.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.037, 87.577, 96.569) | |
| Decimal | 15463154 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF2F2, 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 #EBF2F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF2F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.52:1 | 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 #EBF2F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1f1f2Protanopia
no red cones#eff0f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9f3f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf2f2; }
.text { color: #ebf2f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf2f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 242 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf2f2, #ebeff2); }
Similar colors
#eaf2f1Warp Drive#eff2f1Beluga#eef7faSilent Snowfall#eaeff2Distant Wind Chime#e5edf1Morning Mist#f5fefdSparkling Snow#e5eae6Distant Cloud#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice
Closest common color name: White Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #EBF2F2?
- #EBF2F2 is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Warp Drive. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF2F2?
- The RGB value is 235, 242, 242: 235 red, 242 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF2F2?
- The complementary color is #F2EBEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF2F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.52:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.