#EBF4E5 color
The hex color #EBF4E5 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 95.7% green and 89.8% blue (235, 244, 229).
Its hue angle is 96°, with 41% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Floaty Bubble (#EAF5E7), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.6:1).
#EBF4E5 color codes
| HEX | #EBF4E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 244, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 95.7%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(96, 41%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(96, 6%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.17, -5.62, 6.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.17, 8.36, 132.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.752, 88.02, 86.849) | |
| Decimal | 15463653 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF4E5, 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 #EBF4E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF4E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | 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 #EBF4E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f2e4Protanopia
no red cones#f4f1e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebf3f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf4e5; }
.text { color: #ebf4e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf4e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 244 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf4e5, #e5f4e7); }
Similar colors
#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e7efe0Mount Eden#ecf3e1White Mecca#e5f2e7Polar#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#dfeadeHint of Green#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#e1efddDistant Landscape
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #EBF4E5?
- #EBF4E5 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Floaty Bubble. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF4E5?
- The RGB value is 235, 244, 229: 235 red, 244 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF4E5?
- The complementary color is #EEE5F4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF4E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.6:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.