#EBD9DD color
The hex color #EBD9DD is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 85.1% green and 86.7% blue (235, 217, 221).
Its hue angle is 347°, with 31% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 6% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Red (#ECDBE0), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.5:1).
#EBD9DD color codes
| HEX | #EBD9DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 217, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 85.1%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 31%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(347, 8%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 6%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.21, 6.86, 0.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.21, 6.86, 2.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.123, 72.509, 78.589) | |
| Decimal | 15456733 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBD9DD, 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 #EBD9DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBD9DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | 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 #EBD9DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdcddProtanopia
no red cones#dfdeddDeuteranopia
no green cones#efd8daTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebd9dd; }
.text { color: #ebd9dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebd9dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 217 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebd9dd, #ebded9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EBD9DD?
- #EBD9DD is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBD9DD?
- The RGB value is 235, 217, 221: 235 red, 217 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBD9DD?
- The complementary color is #D9EBE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBD9DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.5:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.