#EBEFF5 Hex Color
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#ebeff5 is a bleached, near-white grey with subtle cool blue undertones. It offers a clean, airy alternative to pure white, making it perfect for minimal UI backgrounds where you need to soften the contrast. Black typography maintains excellent readability against this light surface. Use it as a neutral base to anchor bolder brand colors without washing them out. The hex code for this shade is #ebeff5.
Questions about #ebeff5
What is #ebeff5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebeff5 is rgb(235, 239, 245), in HSL hsl(216, 33%, 94%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 4%.
Why choose #ebeff5 over a standard pure white for my background?
Using #ebeff5 provides a softer, less jarring experience than pure white without sacrificing contrast. The subtle blue undertones reduce eye strain in screen-heavy layouts while still providing enough separation to distinguish your content from the surrounding page edges.
What text colors work best against a #ebeff5 background?
Dark, high-contrast text is ideal for this surface to ensure accessibility. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark navy for a modern, professional look that keeps your typography crisp and readable against the cool-toned, light grey backdrop.
Is #ebeff5 readable on white or black?
#ebeff5 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.19:1 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.