Pale Red Color / Colour Code #EBB8AD
This page shows the hex color code for pale red (#EBB8AD). The colour is a red 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 #EBB8AD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBB8AD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 341, 11, and 41 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 11, 131, and 251 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBB8AD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 11 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 11 to 56 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 11 with its complement at 191 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 #EBB8AD
Lightness variations at hue 11 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBB8AD
Design Use Cases for #EBB8AD
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBB8AD 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
#EBB8AD 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EBB8AD falls in the red spectrum (hue 11). 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 #EBB8AD (hue 11) to its complement at hue 191. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 41. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebb8ad, #ade0eb);
CSS Code for #EBB8AD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EBB8AD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Pale Red (#EBB8AD)
#EBB8AD is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 184 green, and 173 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 11 degrees with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBB8AD is 198/255 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, 22% magenta, 26% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBB8AD against white is 1.75:1 and against black is 11.99:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.99:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ADE0EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBB8AD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBADC1 and #EBD7AD, 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 #EBB8AD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBB8AD?
- #EBB8AD is Pale Red, a red color (colour) with RGB(235, 184, 173), HSL(11, 61%, 80%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 26%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #EBB8AD accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBB8AD has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.99:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBB8AD?
- The complementary colour is #ADE0EB (hue 191). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBADC1 and #EBD7AD. The triadic palette adds #ADEBB8 and #B8ADEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBB8AD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebb8ad; or rgb(235, 184, 173); or hsl(11, 61%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 11 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.