#EBE8D3 color
The hex color #EBE8D3 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 91% green and 82.7% blue (235, 232, 211).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 38% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 10% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Slippery Soap (#EFEDD8), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.02:1).
#EBE8D3 color codes
| HEX | #EBE8D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 232, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 91%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 38%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 10%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.72, -2.53, 10.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.72, 10.88, 103.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.874, 80.079, 73.128) | |
| Decimal | 15460563 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBE8D3, 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 #EBE8D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBE8D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.02:1 | 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 #EBE8D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ece6d2Protanopia
no red cones#eee8d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#efe5e2Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebe8d3; }
.text { color: #ebe8d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebe8d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 232 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebe8d3, #e2ebd3); }
Similar colors
#efedd8Slippery Soap#efebd8Warm White#ebe5d0Cauliflower#f0ead6Eggshell#f1edd4Rum Swizzle#f3f0daWashed Canvas#edecdbCannoli Cream#f4f0daLotus Flower
Questions
- What color is #EBE8D3?
- #EBE8D3 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Slippery Soap. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EBE8D3?
- The RGB value is 235, 232, 211: 235 red, 232 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBE8D3?
- The complementary color is #D3D6EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBE8D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.02:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.