#EBECF2 Hex Color
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With its very light value and faint blue undertone, #ebecf2 is a delicate, faded grey that keeps layouts clean without the starkness of white. Use this hex code as a dominant UI background or open-space base, pairing it with charcoal typography for strong readability. Its restrained tone suits minimal branding, product design, and modern architecture.
Questions about #ebecf2
What is #ebecf2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebecf2 is rgb(235, 236, 242), in HSL hsl(231, 21%, 94%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #ebecf2?
#ebecf2 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted blue, and soft lavender, adding definition or gentle color while preserving its cool, minimal character; darker tones also provide clearer text and accent contrast.
Is #ebecf2 warm or cool?
#ebecf2 reads as a cool faded gray because its very light gray base carries a faint blue undertone, making it well suited to spacious interfaces, product screens, and modern architectural palettes.
Is #ebecf2 readable on white or black?
#ebecf2 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.