#EBFDFA color
The hex color #EBFDFA is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 99.2% green and 98% blue (235, 253, 250).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 82% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Melting Glacier (#E9F9F5), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.96:1).
#EBFDFA color codes
| HEX | #EBFDFA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 253, 250) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 99.2%, 98%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 82%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 7%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.96, -6.41, -0.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.96, 6.43, 185.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(86.638, 94.814, 104.16) | |
| Decimal | 15465978 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBFDFA, 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 #EBFDFA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBFDFA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.96:1 | 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 #EBFDFA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbfbfaProtanopia
no red cones#f7f8faDeuteranopia
no green cones#e7fefcTritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebfdfa; }
.text { color: #ebfdfa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebfdfa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 253 250 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebfdfa, #ebf7fd); }
Similar colors
#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e7fafaCalm Waters#edfcfbCold White#f0ffffVapour#e7feffBubbles#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#f5fffaMint Cream#deeeedFree Spirit
Questions
- What color is #EBFDFA?
- #EBFDFA is a very light, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Melting Glacier. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBFDFA?
- The RGB value is 235, 253, 250: 235 red, 253 green and 250 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBFDFA?
- The complementary color is #FDEBEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBFDFA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.96:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.