#EBFAE4 color
The hex color #EBFAE4 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 98% green and 89.4% blue (235, 250, 228).
Its hue angle is 101°, with 69% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Lime (#E9F6E2), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.33:1).
#EBFAE4 color codes
| HEX | #EBFAE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 250, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 98%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(101, 69%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(101, 9%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.67, -8.8, 8.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.67, 12.49, 134.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.448, 91.634, 86.727) | |
| Decimal | 15465188 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBFAE4, 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 #EBFAE4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBFAE4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.33:1 | 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 #EBFAE4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcf6e3Protanopia
no red cones#f9f5e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebf8f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f5f5f5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebfae4; }
.text { color: #ebfae4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebfae4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 250 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebfae4, #e4fae8); }
Similar colors
#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#e4f3e0Mojito#e5f0d9Maison Verte#f6ffe8Milk Foam#e1efddDistant Landscape#edf6dbFuton#f0fff0Honeydew#dfeddaGhost Lichen
Questions
- What color is #EBFAE4?
- #EBFAE4 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Lime. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBFAE4?
- The RGB value is 235, 250, 228: 235 red, 250 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBFAE4?
- The complementary color is #F3E4FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBFAE4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.33:1 and white text 1.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.