#EBFEFB color
The hex color #EBFEFB is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 99.6% green and 98.4% blue (235, 254, 251).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 90% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 0% 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 20.1:1).
#EBFEFB color codes
| HEX | #EBFEFB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 254, 251) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 99.6%, 98.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 90%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.24, -6.72, -0.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.24, 6.76, 185.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.112, 95.51, 105.094) | |
| Decimal | 15466235 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBFEFB, 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 #EBFEFB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBFEFB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.1:1 | 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 #EBFEFB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fcfcfbProtanopia
no red cones#f8f9fbDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6fffdTritanopia
no blue cones#fafafaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebfefb; }
.text { color: #ebfefb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebfefb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 254 251 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebfefb, #ebf8fe); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #EBFEFB?
- #EBFEFB 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 #EBFEFB?
- The RGB value is 235, 254, 251: 235 red, 254 green and 251 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBFEFB?
- The complementary color is #FEEBEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBFEFB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.1:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.