#EBF2FC color
The hex color #EBF2FC is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 94.9% green and 98.8% blue (235, 242, 252).
Its hue angle is 215°, with 74% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is First Snow (#E8EFF8), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.64:1).
#EBF2FC color codes
| HEX | #EBF2FC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 242, 252) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 94.9%, 98.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(215, 74%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(215, 7%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.24, -0.47, -5.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.24, 5.63, 265.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.58, 88.194, 104.696) | |
| Decimal | 15463164 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF2FC, 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 #EBF2FC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF2FC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.64:1 | 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 #EBF2FC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eff2fdProtanopia
no red cones#edf1fcDeuteranopia
no green cones#e7f4f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf2fc; }
.text { color: #ebf2fc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf2fc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 242 252 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf2fc, #ecebfc); }
Similar colors
#e8eff8First Snow#e7effbCotton Boll#f0f8ffAlice Blue#f2f7fdCotton Ball#e0e6f0Radiant Moon#dee9f4Freeze Up#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#ebecf5Silver Phoenix
Questions
- What color is #EBF2FC?
- #EBF2FC is a very light, moderate azure, closest to the named color First Snow. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF2FC?
- The RGB value is 235, 242, 252: 235 red, 242 green and 252 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF2FC?
- The complementary color is #FCF5EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF2FC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.64:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.