#EBDBD3 color
The hex color #EBDBD3 is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 85.9% green and 82.7% blue (235, 219, 211).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 38% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 10% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Peachy Milk (#F3E0D8), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.61:1).
#EBDBD3 color codes
| HEX | #EBDBD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 219, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 85.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 38%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 10%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 10%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.46, 4.15, 5.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.46, 7.21, 54.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.349, 73.029, 71.953) | |
| Decimal | 15457235 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBDBD3, 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 #EBDBD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBDBD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.61:1 | 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 #EBDBD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdcd3Protanopia
no red cones#e3dfd3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0d9d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebdbd3; }
.text { color: #ebdbd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebdbd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 219 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebdbd3, #ebe7d3); }
Similar colors
#f3e0d8Peachy Milk#f2e0daFallen Petals#f3dfd7Angel Wing#f3e4dcCracked Shell#e5d3ccBridal Scent#ecdacdNectar#f0e0dcWhite Russian#ece0d6Dallas Dust
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #EBDBD3?
- #EBDBD3 is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Peachy Milk. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBDBD3?
- The RGB value is 235, 219, 211: 235 red, 219 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBDBD3?
- The complementary color is #D3E3EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBDBD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.61:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.