Color #EBFEC2 Color / Colour Code #EBFEC2
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebfec2 (#EBFEC2). The colour is a green tone with 97% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBFEC2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBFEC2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 49, 79, and 109 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 79, 199, and 319 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBFEC2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 79 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 79 to 124 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 79 with its complement at 259 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 #EBFEC2
Lightness variations at hue 79 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBFEC2
Design Use Cases for #EBFEC2
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #EBFEC2 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #EBFEC2 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
#EBFEC2 falls in the green range (hue 79). 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 #EBFEC2 (hue 79) to its complement at hue 259. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 109. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebfec2, #d6c3fe);
CSS Code for #EBFEC2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EBFEC2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBFEC2 (#EBFEC2)
#EBFEC2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 254 green, and 194 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 79 degrees with 97% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBFEC2 is 241/255 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 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBFEC2 against white is 1.08:1 and against black is 19.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D6C3FE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBFEC2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEF3C3 and #CEFEC3, 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 #EBFEC2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBFEC2?
- #EBFEC2 is Color #EBFEC2, a green color (colour) with RGB(235, 254, 194), HSL(79, 97%, 88%), and CMYK(7%, 0%, 24%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 241/255.
- Is #EBFEC2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBFEC2 has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBFEC2?
- The complementary colour is #D6C3FE (hue 259). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEF3C3 and #CEFEC3. The triadic palette adds #C3EBFE and #FEC3EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBFEC2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebfec2; or rgb(235, 254, 194); or hsl(79, 97%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 79 97% 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.