Color #EBF0EF Color / Colour Code #EBF0EF
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebf0ef (#EBF0EF). 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 #EBF0EF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBF0EF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 138, 168, and 198 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 168, 288, and 48 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBF0EF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 168 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 168 to 213 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 168 with its complement at 348 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 #EBF0EF
Lightness variations at hue 168 and 14% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBF0EF
Design Use Cases for #EBF0EF
Muted Accent Color
With 14% saturation, #EBF0EF 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, #EBF0EF 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
#EBF0EF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 168). 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 #EBF0EF (hue 168) to its complement at hue 348. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 198. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebf0ef, #f0ebec);
CSS Code for #EBF0EF
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About Color #EBF0EF (#EBF0EF)
#EBF0EF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 240 green, and 239 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 168 degrees with 14% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBF0EF 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, 0% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBF0EF against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.24:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.24:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F0EBEC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBF0EF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBF0EC and #EBEEF0, 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 #EBF0EF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBF0EF?
- #EBF0EF is Color #EBF0EF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(235, 240, 239), HSL(168, 14%, 93%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 0%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #EBF0EF accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBF0EF has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.24:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBF0EF?
- The complementary colour is #F0EBEC (hue 348). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBF0EC and #EBEEF0. The triadic palette adds #EFEBF0 and #F0EFEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBF0EF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebf0ef; or rgb(235, 240, 239); or hsl(168, 14%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 168 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.