Color #EBADCC Color / Colour Code #EBADCC
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebadcc (#EBADCC). The colour is a pink tone with 61% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBADCC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBADCC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 300, 330, and 0 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 330, 90, and 210 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBADCC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 330 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 330 to 15 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 330 with its complement at 150 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 #EBADCC
Lightness variations at hue 330 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBADCC
Design Use Cases for #EBADCC
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBADCC has a strong 61% 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
#EBADCC at 80% 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EBADCC is in the pink range (hue 330). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EBADCC (hue 330) to its complement at hue 150. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 0. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebadcc, #adebcc);
CSS Code for #EBADCC
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Colors visually similar to #EBADCC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBADCC (#EBADCC)
#EBADCC is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 173 green, and 204 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 330 degrees with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBADCC is 195/255 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, 26% magenta, 13% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBADCC against white is 1.85:1 and against black is 11.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ADEBCC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBADCC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBADEB and #EBADAD, 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 #EBADCC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBADCC?
- #EBADCC is Color #EBADCC, a pink color (colour) with RGB(235, 173, 204), HSL(330, 61%, 80%), and CMYK(0%, 26%, 13%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 195/255.
- Is #EBADCC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBADCC has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBADCC?
- The complementary colour is #ADEBCC (hue 150). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBADEB and #EBADAD. The triadic palette adds #CCEBAD and #ADCCEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBADCC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebadcc; or rgb(235, 173, 204); or hsl(330, 61%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 330 61% 80%; 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.