#EBF6FE color
The hex color #EBF6FE is a very light, vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 96.5% green and 99.6% blue (235, 246, 254).
Its hue angle is 205°, with 90% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Alice Blue (#F0F8FF), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.15:1).
#EBF6FE color codes
| HEX | #EBF6FE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 246, 254) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 96.5%, 99.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 90%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(205, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.3, -2.13, -5.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.3, 5.51, 247.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.102, 90.729, 106.776) | |
| Decimal | 15464190 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF6FE, 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 #EBF6FE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF6FE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.15:1 | 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 #EBF6FE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f6feProtanopia
no red cones#f0f3feDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6f8f8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf6fe; }
.text { color: #ebf6fe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf6fe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 246 254 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf6fe, #ebecfe); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #EBF6FE?
- #EBF6FE is a very light, vivid azure, closest to the named color Alice Blue. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF6FE?
- The RGB value is 235, 246, 254: 235 red, 246 green and 254 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF6FE?
- The complementary color is #FEF3EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF6FE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.15:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.