Color #EBF8EC Color / Colour Code #EBF8EC
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebf8ec (#EBF8EC). The colour is a green tone with 48% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBF8EC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBF8EC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 95, 125, and 155 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 125, 245, and 5 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBF8EC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 125 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 125 to 170 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 125 with its complement at 305 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 #EBF8EC
Lightness variations at hue 125 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBF8EC
Design Use Cases for #EBF8EC
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #EBF8EC strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 95% lightness, #EBF8EC 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
#EBF8EC falls in the green range (hue 125). 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 #EBF8EC (hue 125) to its complement at hue 305. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 155. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebf8ec, #f8ecf7);
CSS Code for #EBF8EC
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About Color #EBF8EC (#EBF8EC)
#EBF8EC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 248 green, and 236 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 125 degrees with 48% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBF8EC is 243/255 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 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 3% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBF8EC against white is 1.10:1 and against black is 19.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F8ECF7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBF8EC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F1F8EC and #ECF8F3, 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 #EBF8EC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBF8EC?
- #EBF8EC is Color #EBF8EC, a green color (colour) with RGB(235, 248, 236), HSL(125, 48%, 95%), and CMYK(5%, 0%, 5%, 3%). Its perceived brightness is 243/255.
- Is #EBF8EC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBF8EC has a contrast ratio of 1.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBF8EC?
- The complementary colour is #F8ECF7 (hue 305). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F1F8EC and #ECF8F3. The triadic palette adds #EDECF8 and #F8EDEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBF8EC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebf8ec; or rgb(235, 248, 236); or hsl(125, 48%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 125 48% 95%; 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.