#EBF5FF Hex Color

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Light and highly muted, this near-gray blue has a clean, controlled feel without the sterility of white. The hex code #ebf5ff works well as a dominant UI background for finance, healthcare, and security products, with black text reaching about 19:1 contrast. Pair it with navy or slate for dependable branding and clear visual hierarchy.

Questions about #ebf5ff

What is #ebf5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebf5ff is rgb(235, 245, 255), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #ebf5ff?
#ebf5ff pairs well with navy, slate, and charcoal accents because its very light blue-gray base gives darker, cooler colors enough separation for clear hierarchy. Use navy for stronger contrast and slate for a softer, more restrained interface.
Is #ebf5ff warm or cool?
#ebf5ff reads as a cool, near-gray blue because its blue channel is highest and its saturation is low. That restrained mix creates a clean, calm feel, making it useful for spacious product screens and backgrounds that need more character than plain white.
Is #ebf5ff readable on white or black?
#ebf5ff has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.03:1 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.