Color #EBAC99 Color / Colour Code #EBAC99
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebac99 (#EBAC99). The colour is a red tone with 67% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBAC99 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBAC99 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 344, 14, and 44 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 14, 134, and 254 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBAC99
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 14 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 14 to 59 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 14 with its complement at 194 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 #EBAC99
Lightness variations at hue 14 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBAC99
Design Use Cases for #EBAC99
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBAC99 has a strong 67% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#EBAC99 at 76% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EBAC99 falls in the red spectrum (hue 14). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EBAC99 (hue 14) to its complement at hue 194. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 44. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebac99, #99d8eb);
CSS Code for #EBAC99
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Colors visually similar to #EBAC99 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBAC99 (#EBAC99)
#EBAC99 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 172 green, and 153 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 14 degrees with 67% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBAC99 is 189/255 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, 27% magenta, 35% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBAC99 against white is 1.93:1 and against black is 10.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #99D8EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBAC99. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EB99AF and #EBD599, 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 #EBAC99
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBAC99?
- #EBAC99 is Color #EBAC99, a red color (colour) with RGB(235, 172, 153), HSL(14, 67%, 76%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 35%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #EBAC99 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBAC99 has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBAC99?
- The complementary colour is #99D8EB (hue 194). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EB99AF and #EBD599. The triadic palette adds #99EBAC and #AC99EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBAC99 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebac99; or rgb(235, 172, 153); or hsl(14, 67%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 14 67% 76%; 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.