#EBF4EC color
The hex color #EBF4EC is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 95.7% green and 92.5% blue (235, 244, 236).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 29% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Bath Bubbles (#E6F2EA), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.68:1).
#EBF4EC color codes
| HEX | #EBF4EC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 244, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 95.7%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 29%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 4%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.34, -4.4, 2.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.34, 5.22, 147.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.749, 88.419, 92.1) | |
| Decimal | 15463660 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF4EC, 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 #EBF4EC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF4EC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.68:1 | 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 #EBF4EC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f2ecProtanopia
no red cones#f3f1ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#eaf4f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf4ec; }
.text { color: #ebf4ec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf4ec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 244 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf4ec, #ebf4f1); }
Similar colors
#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5f2e7Polar#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#f5fffaMint Cream#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#eaede5Silence#ecefe3Creamy Garlic
Questions
- What color is #EBF4EC?
- #EBF4EC is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Bath Bubbles. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF4EC?
- The RGB value is 235, 244, 236: 235 red, 244 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF4EC?
- The complementary color is #F4EBF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF4EC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.68:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.