Clam Up color: hex code #EBDBC1
Clam Up has the hex code #EBDBC1. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 85.9% green and 75.7% blue (235, 219, 193).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 51% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 18% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.44:1).
Clam Up (#EBDBC1) color codes
| HEX | #EBDBC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 219, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 85.9%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 51%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 18%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.05, 1.34, 14.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.05, 14.84, 84.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.218, 72.177, 60.727) | |
| Decimal | 15457217 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Clam Up, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EBDBC1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBDBC1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EBDBC1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2dbbfProtanopia
no red cones#e6dfc2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3d6d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebdbc1; }
.text { color: #ebdbc1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebdbc1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 219 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebdbc1, #e6ebc1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Champagne.
See #EBDBC1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EBDBC1?
- #EBDBC1 is a very light, moderate orange known as Clam Up. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Clam Up?
- The RGB value is 235, 219, 193: 235 red, 219 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Clam Up?
- The complementary color is #C1D1EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBDBC1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.44:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.