#EBD2D0 color
The hex color #EBD2D0 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 82.4% green and 81.6% blue (235, 210, 208).
Its hue angle is 4°, with 40% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 11% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Fresco (#F4DBD9), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.66:1).
#EBD2D0 color codes
| HEX | #EBD2D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 210, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 82.4%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(4, 40%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(4, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 11%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.16, 8.35, 4.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.16, 9.33, 26.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.692, 68.311, 69.229) | |
| Decimal | 15454928 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBD2D0, 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 #EBD2D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBD2D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.66:1 | 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 #EBD2D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d5d0Protanopia
no red cones#dcd9d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1d0d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebd2d0; }
.text { color: #ebd2d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebd2d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 210 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebd2d0, #ebe0d0); }
Similar colors
#f4dbd9Fresco#f6dbd8Rosewater#edd8d2Fiesta#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#f2d6daSummer Crush#f7d5d4Ballet#eacacbPetite Pink#f0dbd5Porcelain Blush
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EBD2D0?
- #EBD2D0 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Fresco. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBD2D0?
- The RGB value is 235, 210, 208: 235 red, 210 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBD2D0?
- The complementary color is #D0E9EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBD2D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.66:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.