Color #EADFDB Color / Colour Code #EADFDB
This page shows the hex color code for color #eadfdb (#EADFDB). The colour is a orange tone with 26% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EADFDB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EADFDB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 346, 16, and 46 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 16, 136, and 256 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EADFDB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 16 and saturation at 26%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 16 to 61 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 16 with its complement at 196 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EADFDB
Lightness variations at hue 16 and 26% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EADFDB
Design Use Cases for #EADFDB
Muted Accent Color
With 26% saturation, #EADFDB has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 89% lightness, #EADFDB is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EADFDB sits in the orange range (hue 16). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EADFDB (hue 16) to its complement at hue 196. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 46. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eadfdb, #dce6ea);
CSS Code for #EADFDB
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Colors visually similar to #EADFDB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EADFDB (#EADFDB)
#EADFDB is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 223 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 16 degrees with 26% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EADFDB is 226/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 6% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EADFDB against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 16.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DCE6EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EADFDB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EADCDF and #EAE7DC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EADFDB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EADFDB?
- #EADFDB is Color #EADFDB, a orange color (colour) with RGB(234, 223, 219), HSL(16, 26%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 6%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #EADFDB accessible for text?
- Against white, #EADFDB has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EADFDB?
- The complementary colour is #DCE6EA (hue 196). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EADCDF and #EAE7DC. The triadic palette adds #DCEAE0 and #E0DCEA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EADFDB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eadfdb; or rgb(234, 223, 219); or hsl(16, 26%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 16 26% 89%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.