Color #EBFADC Color / Colour Code #EBFADC
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebfadc (#EBFADC). The colour is a green tone with 75% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBFADC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBFADC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 60, 90, and 120 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 90, 210, and 330 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBFADC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 90 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 90 to 135 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 90 with its complement at 270 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 #EBFADC
Lightness variations at hue 90 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBFADC
Design Use Cases for #EBFADC
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBFADC has a strong 75% 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 92% lightness, #EBFADC 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
#EBFADC falls in the green range (hue 90). 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 #EBFADC (hue 90) to its complement at hue 270. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 120. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebfadc, #ebdbfa);
CSS Code for #EBFADC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EBFADC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #EBFADC across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #EBFADC (#EBFADC)
#EBFADC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 250 green, and 220 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 90 degrees with 75% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBFADC is 242/255 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, 12% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBFADC against white is 1.09:1 and against black is 19.24:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.24:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EBDBFA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBFADC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FAFADB and #DBFADB, 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 #EBFADC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBFADC?
- #EBFADC is Color #EBFADC, a green color (colour) with RGB(235, 250, 220), HSL(90, 75%, 92%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 12%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 242/255.
- Is #EBFADC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBFADC has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.24:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBFADC?
- The complementary colour is #EBDBFA (hue 270). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FAFADB and #DBFADB. The triadic palette adds #DBEBFA and #FADBEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBFADC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebfadc; or rgb(235, 250, 220); or hsl(90, 75%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 90 75% 92%; 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.