Color #EBBDD2 Color / Colour Code #EBBDD2
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebbdd2 (#EBBDD2). The colour is a pink tone with 53% saturation and 83% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBBDD2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBBDD2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 303, 333, and 3 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 333, 93, and 213 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBBDD2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 333 and saturation at 53%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 333 to 18 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 333 with its complement at 153 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 #EBBDD2
Lightness variations at hue 333 and 53% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBBDD2
Design Use Cases for #EBBDD2
Balanced UI Color
At 53% saturation, #EBBDD2 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#EBBDD2 at 83% 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
#EBBDD2 is in the pink range (hue 333). 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 #EBBDD2 (hue 333) to its complement at hue 153. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 3. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebbdd2, #bdebd6);
CSS Code for #EBBDD2
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Colors visually similar to #EBBDD2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBBDD2 (#EBBDD2)
#EBBDD2 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 189 green, and 210 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 333 degrees with 53% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBBDD2 is 205/255 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, 20% magenta, 11% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBBDD2 against white is 1.65:1 and against black is 12.74:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.74:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BDEBD6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBBDD2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBBDE8 and #EBBFBD, 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 #EBBDD2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBBDD2?
- #EBBDD2 is Color #EBBDD2, a pink color (colour) with RGB(235, 189, 210), HSL(333, 53%, 83%), and CMYK(0%, 20%, 11%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 205/255.
- Is #EBBDD2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBBDD2 has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.74:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBBDD2?
- The complementary colour is #BDEBD6 (hue 153). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBBDE8 and #EBBFBD. The triadic palette adds #D1EBBD and #BDD1EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBBDD2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebbdd2; or rgb(235, 189, 210); or hsl(333, 53%, 83%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 333 53% 83%; 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.