#EBE2C2 color
The hex color #EBE2C2 is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 88.6% green and 76.1% blue (235, 226, 194).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 51% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 17% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Beurre Blanc (#EDE1BE), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.19:1).
#EBE2C2 color codes
| HEX | #EBE2C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 226, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 88.6%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 51%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 17%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 17%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.84, -2.11, 16.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.84, 16.89, 97.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.194, 75.951, 61.938) | |
| Decimal | 15459010 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBE2C2, 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 #EBE2C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBE2C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.19:1 | 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 #EBE2C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9e0c0Protanopia
no red cones#ece3c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2ddd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebe2c2; }
.text { color: #ebe2c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebe2c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 226 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebe2c2, #e0ebc2); }
Similar colors
#ede1beBeurre Blanc#efe6c1Fake Blonde#e6dfc4Horseradish#e1d9b8Sesame Seed#f2e5bfCreamy Vanilla#f1ebc8Natural Light#e8dbbdBiscuit Dough#e1ddbfSilver Fern
Closest common color name: Pearl.
Questions
- What color is #EBE2C2?
- #EBE2C2 is a very light, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Beurre Blanc. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBE2C2?
- The RGB value is 235, 226, 194: 235 red, 226 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBE2C2?
- The complementary color is #C2CBEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBE2C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.19:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.