#EBF7F2 color
The hex color #EBF7F2 is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 96.9% green and 94.9% blue (235, 247, 242).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 43% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Melting Glacier (#E9F9F5), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.12:1).
#EBF7F2 color codes
| HEX | #EBF7F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 247, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 96.9%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 43%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 5%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.24, -4.85, 1.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.24, 4.95, 167.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.546, 90.594, 97.072) | |
| Decimal | 15464434 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF7F2, 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 #EBF7F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF7F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.12:1 | 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 #EBF7F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f5f2Protanopia
no red cones#f4f3f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9f7f5Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf7f2; }
.text { color: #ebf7f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf7f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 247 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf7f2, #ebf6f7); }
Similar colors
#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#f5fffaMint Cream#edfcfbCold White#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#dfece9Second Wind#f6fdfaEverlasting Ice#eaf2f1Warp Drive
Questions
- What color is #EBF7F2?
- #EBF7F2 is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Melting Glacier. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF7F2?
- The RGB value is 235, 247, 242: 235 red, 247 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF7F2?
- The complementary color is #F7EBF0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF7F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.12:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.