#EBFEF2 color
The hex color #EBFEF2 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 99.6% green and 94.9% blue (235, 254, 242).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 90% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Honeydew (#F0FFF0), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.99:1).
#EBFEF2 color codes
| HEX | #EBFEF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 254, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 99.6%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 90%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.02, -8.36, 3.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.02, 9.1, 156.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.727, 94.956, 97.799) | |
| Decimal | 15466226 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBFEF2, 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 #EBFEF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBFEF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.99:1 | 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 #EBFEF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fefbf1Protanopia
no red cones#faf8f3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8fefaTritanopia
no blue cones#f9f9f9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebfef2; }
.text { color: #ebfef2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebfef2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 254 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebfef2, #ebfefc); }
Similar colors
#f0fff0Honeydew#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#e5f2e7Polar#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e4f3e0Mojito#daeee6Shattered Ice#e6f2eaBath Bubbles
Questions
- What color is #EBFEF2?
- #EBFEF2 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Honeydew. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBFEF2?
- The RGB value is 235, 254, 242: 235 red, 254 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBFEF2?
- The complementary color is #FEEBF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBFEF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.99:1 and white text 1.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.