Color #EBF0EE Color / Colour Code #EBF0EE
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebf0ee (#EBF0EE). The colour is a cyan tone with 14% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBF0EE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBF0EE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 126, 156, and 186 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 156, 276, and 36 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBF0EE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 156 and saturation at 14%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 156 to 201 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 156 with its complement at 336 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EBF0EE
Lightness variations at hue 156 and 14% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBF0EE
Design Use Cases for #EBF0EE
Muted Accent Color
With 14% saturation, #EBF0EE has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 93% lightness, #EBF0EE is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#EBF0EE is in the cyan spectrum (hue 156). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EBF0EE (hue 156) to its complement at hue 336. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 186. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebf0ee, #f0ebed);
CSS Code for #EBF0EE
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About Color #EBF0EE (#EBF0EE)
#EBF0EE is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 240 green, and 238 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 156 degrees with 14% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBF0EE is 238/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBF0EE against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.23:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.23:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F0EBED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBF0EE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBF0EB and #EBEFF0, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EBF0EE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBF0EE?
- #EBF0EE is Color #EBF0EE, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(235, 240, 238), HSL(156, 14%, 93%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 1%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #EBF0EE accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBF0EE has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.23:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBF0EE?
- The complementary colour is #F0EBED (hue 336). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBF0EB and #EBEFF0. The triadic palette adds #EEEBF0 and #F0EEEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBF0EE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebf0ee; or rgb(235, 240, 238); or hsl(156, 14%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 156 14% 93%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.