Color #EBFAC6 Color / Colour Code #EBFAC6
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebfac6 (#EBFAC6). The colour is a green tone with 84% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBFAC6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBFAC6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 47, 77, and 107 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 77, 197, and 317 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBFAC6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 77 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 77 to 122 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 77 with its complement at 257 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 #EBFAC6
Lightness variations at hue 77 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBFAC6
Design Use Cases for #EBFAC6
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBFAC6 has a strong 84% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #EBFAC6 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
#EBFAC6 falls in the green range (hue 77). 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 #EBFAC6 (hue 77) to its complement at hue 257. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 107. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebfac6, #d5c7fa);
CSS Code for #EBFAC6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EBFAC6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBFAC6 (#EBFAC6)
#EBFAC6 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 250 green, and 198 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 77 degrees with 84% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBFAC6 is 240/255 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 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBFAC6 against white is 1.10:1 and against black is 19.02:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.02:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D5C7FA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBFAC6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FAEFC7 and #D2FAC7, 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 #EBFAC6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBFAC6?
- #EBFAC6 is Color #EBFAC6, a green color (colour) with RGB(235, 250, 198), HSL(77, 84%, 88%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 21%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #EBFAC6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBFAC6 has a contrast ratio of 1.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.02:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBFAC6?
- The complementary colour is #D5C7FA (hue 257). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FAEFC7 and #D2FAC7. The triadic palette adds #C7ECFA and #FAC7EC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBFAC6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebfac6; or rgb(235, 250, 198); or hsl(77, 84%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 77 84% 88%; 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.