#EBD0C2 color
The hex color #EBD0C2 is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 81.6% green and 76.1% blue (235, 208, 194).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 51% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 17% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.33:1).
#EBD0C2 color codes
| HEX | #EBD0C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 208, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 81.6%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 51%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 17%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 17%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.34, 7.2, 10.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.34, 12.65, 55.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.554, 66.671, 60.391) | |
| Decimal | 15454402 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBD0C2, 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 #EBD0C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBD0C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.33:1 | 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 #EBD0C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d2c1Protanopia
no red cones#ddd7c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3ccccTritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebd0c2; }
.text { color: #ebd0c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebd0c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 208 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebd0c2, #ebe4c2); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#f6dacbSalt on Her Lips#f3d3bfMaiden’s Blush#f6dcd2Air-Kiss#efdbcdWhite Truffle#fbd9cdYours Truly#e5d3ccBridal Scent
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #EBD0C2?
- #EBD0C2 is a very light, moderate orange, closest to the named color Humble Blush. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBD0C2?
- The RGB value is 235, 208, 194: 235 red, 208 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBD0C2?
- The complementary color is #C2DDEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBD0C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.33:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.