#EBF3F0 color
The hex color #EBF3F0 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 95.3% green and 94.1% blue (235, 243, 240).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 25% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Warp Drive (#EAF2F1), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.61:1).
#EBF3F0 color codes
| HEX | #EBF3F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 243, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 95.3%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 25%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 3%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.18, -3.18, 0.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.18, 3.22, 170.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.037, 88.054, 95.095) | |
| Decimal | 15463408 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF3F0, 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 #EBF3F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF3F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.61:1 | 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 #EBF3F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2f2f0Protanopia
no red cones#f1f1f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9f3f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf3f0; }
.text { color: #ebf3f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf3f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 243 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf3f0, #ebf2f3); }
Similar colors
#eaf2f1Warp Drive#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#e5eae6Distant Cloud#f5fefdSparkling Snow#eff2f1Beluga#dfece9Second Wind#f5fffaMint Cream
Questions
- What color is #EBF3F0?
- #EBF3F0 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Warp Drive. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF3F0?
- The RGB value is 235, 243, 240: 235 red, 243 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF3F0?
- The complementary color is #F3EBEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF3F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.61:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.