#EBD4D5 color
The hex color #EBD4D5 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 83.1% green and 83.5% blue (235, 212, 213).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 37% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 9% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Fresco (#F4DBD9), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.91:1).
#EBD4D5 color codes
| HEX | #EBD4D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 212, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 83.1%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 37%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 10%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.78, 8.12, 2.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.78, 8.47, 16.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.814, 69.554, 72.686) | |
| Decimal | 15455445 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBD4D5, 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 #EBD4D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBD4D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.91:1 | 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 #EBD4D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d7d5Protanopia
no red cones#dddbd5Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0d2d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebd4d5; }
.text { color: #ebd4d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebd4d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 212 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebd4d5, #ebdfd4); }
Similar colors
#f4dbd9Fresco#f2d6daSummer Crush#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f6dfe0Hint of Red#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#f6dbd8Rosewater#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#ebdbddDiscrete Pink
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EBD4D5?
- #EBD4D5 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 #EBD4D5?
- The RGB value is 235, 212, 213: 235 red, 212 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBD4D5?
- The complementary color is #D4EBEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBD4D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.91:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.