#EBFAF3 color
The hex color #EBFAF3 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 98% green and 95.3% blue (235, 250, 243).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 60% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Melting Glacier (#E9F9F5), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.5:1).
#EBFAF3 color codes
| HEX | #EBFAF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 250, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 98%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 60%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 3%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.03, -6.17, 1.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.03, 6.39, 164.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.621, 92.504, 98.173) | |
| Decimal | 15465203 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBFAF3, 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 #EBFAF3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBFAF3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.5:1 | 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 #EBFAF3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f8f3Protanopia
no red cones#f6f6f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8faf8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f6f6f6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebfaf3; }
.text { color: #ebfaf3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebfaf3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 250 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebfaf3, #ebfafa); }
Similar colors
#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#e5f2e7Polar#f5fffaMint Cream#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#edfcfbCold White#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e7fafaCalm Waters
Questions
- What color is #EBFAF3?
- #EBFAF3 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Melting Glacier. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBFAF3?
- The RGB value is 235, 250, 243: 235 red, 250 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBFAF3?
- The complementary color is #FAEBF2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBFAF3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.5:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.