#EBC3CF color
The hex color #EBC3CF is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 76.5% green and 81.2% blue (235, 195, 207).
Its hue angle is 342°, with 50% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 12% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Oh so Pink (#F1C7D0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.24:1).
#EBC3CF color codes
| HEX | #EBC3CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 195, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 76.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(342, 50%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(342, 17%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 12%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.49, 16.09, -0.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.49, 16.11, 357.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.038, 61.199, 67.406) | |
| Decimal | 15451087 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBC3CF, 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 #EBC3CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBC3CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.24:1 | 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 #EBC3CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c9cfProtanopia
no red cones#d0d0ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#f2c1c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebc3cf; }
.text { color: #ebc3cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebc3cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 195 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebc3cf, #ebcbc3); }
Similar colors
#f1c7d0Oh so Pink#e9c4ccLight Blush#f4c4d0In the Pink#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#f0ccd9Smidgen of Love#e6bccdPink Mist#eec0d2Guava Glow#f5ced8Icy Pink
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #EBC3CF?
- #EBC3CF is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Oh so Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBC3CF?
- The RGB value is 235, 195, 207: 235 red, 195 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBC3CF?
- The complementary color is #C3EBDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBC3CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.24:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.