#EBF5F1 color
The hex color #EBF5F1 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 96.1% green and 94.5% blue (235, 245, 241).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 33% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Warp Drive (#EAF2F1), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.86:1).
#EBF5F1 color codes
| HEX | #EBF5F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 245, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 96.1%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 33%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 4%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.71, -4.02, 0.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.71, 4.09, 169.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.788, 89.317, 96.08) | |
| Decimal | 15463921 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF5F1, 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 #EBF5F1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF5F1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.86:1 | 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 #EBF5F1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4f3f1Protanopia
no red cones#f2f2f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9f5f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf5f1; }
.text { color: #ebf5f1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf5f1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 245 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf5f1, #ebf4f5); }
Similar colors
#eaf2f1Warp Drive#f5fffaMint Cream#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#dfece9Second Wind#edfcfbCold White#f5fefdSparkling Snow
Questions
- What color is #EBF5F1?
- #EBF5F1 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 #EBF5F1?
- The RGB value is 235, 245, 241: 235 red, 245 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF5F1?
- The complementary color is #F5EBEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF5F1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.86:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.