#EBF0E1 Hex Color
A quiet airy bleached lime shade
This bleached lime carries a quiet, desaturated quality with strong grey undertones. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #ebf0e1 functions best as a spacious, airy background that stays legible with dark typography. It works effectively in minimalist interfaces or botanical branding. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as the subtle yellow-green cast will make the surrounding white appear dirty.
Questions about #ebf0e1
What is #ebf0e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebf0e1 is rgb(235, 240, 225), in HSL hsl(80, 33%, 91%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 6%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #ebf0e1 for text or accents?
Deep, high-contrast tones like charcoal or dark forest green create the best readability against #ebf0e1. Avoid using pure white or very light colors alongside it, as the subtle lime undertones will inadvertently make those lighter elements appear muddy or dirty.
Is #ebf0e1 a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the cooler, desaturated side of the spectrum due to its strong grey undertones. While it retains a faint yellow-green cast, the lack of intense saturation prevents it from reading as a truly warm, vibrant lime.
Is #ebf0e1 readable on white or black?
#ebf0e1 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.08:1 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.