#EBFEFE Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#ebfefe is an incredibly light, desaturated cyan that functions as a cleaner alternative to standard white. Because it carries such a slight tint, it reads as a neutral cool gray on screens. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable base for minimalist UI designs or sterile clinical interfaces. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as it can look washed out.
Questions about #ebfefe
What is #ebfefe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebfefe is rgb(235, 254, 254), in HSL hsl(180, 90%, 96%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 0%, 0%.
How does #ebfefe perform in UI design compared to pure white?
It functions best as a background color that softens the harshness of high-contrast black text without looking muddy. Unlike stark white, it adds a subtle, clinical, or icy depth that helps prevent screen fatigue in long-reading web interfaces.
Does #ebfefe have a cool or warm bias?
It leans strongly into a cool, icy cyan bias, which makes it feel fresher and more sterile than neutral off-whites. Because of this, it pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep navy text to maintain a professional, high-contrast aesthetic.
Is #ebfefe readable on white or black?
#ebfefe has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.14:1 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.