#EBF9EE color
The hex color #EBF9EE is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 97.6% green and 93.3% blue (235, 249, 238).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 54% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Polar (#E5F2E7), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.32:1).
#EBF9EE color codes
| HEX | #EBF9EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 249, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 97.6%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 54%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.65, -6.57, 3.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.65, 7.53, 150.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(83.566, 91.586, 94.148) | |
| Decimal | 15464942 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBF9EE, 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 #EBF9EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBF9EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.32:1 | 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 #EBF9EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f6edProtanopia
no red cones#f6f5efDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9f8f6Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebf9ee; }
.text { color: #ebf9ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebf9ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 249 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebf9ee, #ebf9f5); }
Similar colors
#e5f2e7Polar#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#f0fff0Honeydew#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#deece1Pastel Smirk#ddece0Cryo Freeze#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization
Questions
- What color is #EBF9EE?
- #EBF9EE is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Polar. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBF9EE?
- The RGB value is 235, 249, 238: 235 red, 249 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBF9EE?
- The complementary color is #F9EBF6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBF9EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.32:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.