#EBE9D4 color
The hex color #EBE9D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 91.4% green and 83.1% blue (235, 233, 212).
Its hue angle is 55°, with 37% saturation and 88% 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 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.14:1).
#EBE9D4 color codes
| HEX | #EBE9D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 233, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 91.4%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 37%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 10%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92, -2.88, 10.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92, 10.84, 105.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.282, 80.694, 73.884) | |
| Decimal | 15460820 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EBE9D4, 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 #EBE9D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBE9D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.14:1 | 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 #EBE9D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede7d3Protanopia
no red cones#eee9d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#efe6e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebe9d4; }
.text { color: #ebe9d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebe9d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 233 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebe9d4, #e2ebd4); }
Similar colors
#efedd8Slippery Soap#efebd8Warm White#f3f0daWashed Canvas#edecdbCannoli Cream#f1edd4Rum Swizzle#f4f0daLotus Flower#ebe5d0Cauliflower#f0ead6Eggshell
Questions
- What color is #EBE9D4?
- #EBE9D4 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 #EBE9D4?
- The RGB value is 235, 233, 212: 235 red, 233 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EBE9D4?
- The complementary color is #D4D6EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBE9D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.14:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.