Discrete Pink color: hex code #EBDBDD
Discrete Pink has the hex code #EBDBDD. It is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 85.9% green and 86.7% blue (235, 219, 221).
Its hue angle is 352°, with 29% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 6% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.71:1).
Discrete Pink (#EBDBDD) color codes
| HEX | #EBDBDD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 219, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 85.9%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(352, 29%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(352, 7%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 6%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.71, 5.82, 1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.71, 5.9, 9.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.642, 73.547, 78.762) | |
| Decimal | 15457245 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Discrete Pink, 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 #EBDBDD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBDBDD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.71:1 | 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 #EBDBDD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddddddProtanopia
no red cones#e1e0ddDeuteranopia
no green cones#efdadcTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebdbdd; }
.text { color: #ebdbdd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebdbdd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 219 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebdbdd, #ebe1db); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
See #EBDBDD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EBDBDD?
- #EBDBDD is a very light, desaturated red known as Discrete Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Discrete Pink?
- The RGB value is 235, 219, 221: 235 red, 219 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Discrete Pink?
- The complementary color is #DBEBE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBDBDD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.71:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.