#EBDDD0 color
The hex color #EBDDD0 is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 86.7% green and 81.6% blue (235, 221, 208).
Its hue angle is 29°, with 40% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 11% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Delicate Bliss (#EDE0D5), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.79:1).
#EBDDD0 color codes
| HEX | #EBDDD0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 221, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 86.7%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 40%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(29, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.89, 2.63, 8.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.89, 8.51, 72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.502, 73.93, 70.166) | |
| Decimal | 15457744 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBDDD0, 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 #EBDDD0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBDDD0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | 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 #EBDDD0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2ddcfProtanopia
no red cones#e5e0d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0dad9Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebddd0; }
.text { color: #ebddd0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebddd0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 221 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebddd0, #ebebd0); }
Similar colors
#ede0d5Delicate Bliss#ece0d6Dallas Dust#e7dcceCrepuscular#efdecdAlmond#eadbcaWhisper of White#ecdacdNectar#ede1d1Oyster Lustre#e9e0d4Mountain Peak
Questions
- What color is #EBDDD0?
- #EBDDD0 is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Delicate Bliss. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBDDD0?
- The RGB value is 235, 221, 208: 235 red, 221 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBDDD0?
- The complementary color is #D0DEEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBDDD0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.79:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.