Color #EBF2EA Color / Colour Code #EBF2EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebf2ea (#EBF2EA). The colour is a green tone with 24% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBF2EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBF2EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 83, 113, and 143 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 113, 233, and 353 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBF2EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 113 and saturation at 24%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 113 to 158 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 113 with its complement at 293 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 #EBF2EA
Lightness variations at hue 113 and 24% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBF2EA
Design Use Cases for #EBF2EA
Muted Accent Color
With 24% saturation, #EBF2EA 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, #EBF2EA is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#EBF2EA falls in the green range (hue 113). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EBF2EA (hue 113) to its complement at hue 293. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 143. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebf2ea, #f0e9f1);
CSS Code for #EBF2EA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EBF2EA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBF2EA (#EBF2EA)
#EBF2EA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 242 green, and 234 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 113 degrees with 24% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBF2EA is 239/255 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 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBF2EA against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.42:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.42:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F0E9F1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBF2EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEF1E9 and #E9F1EC, 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 #EBF2EA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBF2EA?
- #EBF2EA is Color #EBF2EA, a green color (colour) with RGB(235, 242, 234), HSL(113, 24%, 93%), and CMYK(3%, 0%, 3%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 239/255.
- Is #EBF2EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBF2EA has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.42:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBF2EA?
- The complementary colour is #F0E9F1 (hue 293). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEF1E9 and #E9F1EC. The triadic palette adds #E9EAF1 and #F1E9EA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBF2EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebf2ea; or rgb(235, 242, 234); or hsl(113, 24%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 113 24% 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.