#EBCAD9 color
The hex color #EBCAD9 is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 79.2% green and 85.1% blue (235, 202, 217).
Its hue angle is 333°, with 45% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 8% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is LA Vibes (#EECCDD), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.98:1).
#EBCAD9 color codes
| HEX | #EBCAD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 202, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 79.2%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(333, 45%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(333, 14%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 8%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.44, 14.05, -3.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.44, 14.4, 347.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.905, 64.914, 74.585) | |
| Decimal | 15452889 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBCAD9, 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 #EBCAD9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBCAD9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.98:1 | 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 #EBCAD9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccd0daProtanopia
no red cones#d4d5d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0c9cfTritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebcad9; }
.text { color: #ebcad9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebcad9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 202 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebcad9, #ebccca); }
Similar colors
#eeccddLA Vibes#efcedcBerry Butter#f0ccd9Smidgen of Love#f2cfdcBallerina#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#f5ced8Icy Pink#eccee5Sweet Dreams#e9c4ccLight Blush
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #EBCAD9?
- #EBCAD9 is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color LA Vibes. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBCAD9?
- The RGB value is 235, 202, 217: 235 red, 202 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBCAD9?
- The complementary color is #CAEBDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBCAD9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.98:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.