Color #EBB6A8 Color / Colour Code #EBB6A8
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebb6a8 (#EBB6A8). The colour is a red tone with 63% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBB6A8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBB6A8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 343, 13, and 43 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 13, 133, and 253 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBB6A8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 13 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 13 to 58 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 13 with its complement at 193 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 #EBB6A8
Lightness variations at hue 13 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBB6A8
Design Use Cases for #EBB6A8
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBB6A8 has a strong 63% 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
#EBB6A8 at 79% 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
#EBB6A8 falls in the red spectrum (hue 13). 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 #EBB6A8 (hue 13) to its complement at hue 193. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 43. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebb6a8, #a8ddeb);
CSS Code for #EBB6A8
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EBB6A8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBB6A8 (#EBB6A8)
#EBB6A8 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 182 green, and 168 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 13 degrees with 63% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBB6A8 is 196/255 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, 23% magenta, 29% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBB6A8 against white is 1.78:1 and against black is 11.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #A8DDEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBB6A8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBA8BB and #EBD8A8, 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 #EBB6A8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBB6A8?
- #EBB6A8 is Color #EBB6A8, a red color (colour) with RGB(235, 182, 168), HSL(13, 63%, 79%), and CMYK(0%, 23%, 29%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 196/255.
- Is #EBB6A8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBB6A8 has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBB6A8?
- The complementary colour is #A8DDEB (hue 193). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBA8BB and #EBD8A8. The triadic palette adds #A8EBB6 and #B6A8EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBB6A8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebb6a8; or rgb(235, 182, 168); or hsl(13, 63%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 13 63% 79%; 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.