Color #EBC28F Color / Colour Code #EBC28F
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebc28f (#EBC28F). The colour is a orange tone with 70% saturation and 74% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBC28F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBC28F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 3, 33, and 63 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 33, 153, and 273 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBC28F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 33 and saturation at 70%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 33 to 78 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 33 with its complement at 213 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 #EBC28F
Lightness variations at hue 33 and 70% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBC28F
Design Use Cases for #EBC28F
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBC28F has a strong 70% 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
#EBC28F at 74% 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EBC28F sits in the orange range (hue 33). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EBC28F (hue 33) to its complement at hue 213. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 63. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebc28f, #8eb8eb);
CSS Code for #EBC28F
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Colors visually similar to #EBC28F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBC28F (#EBC28F)
#EBC28F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 194 green, and 143 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 33 degrees with 70% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBC28F is 200/255 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, 17% magenta, 39% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBC28F against white is 1.66:1 and against black is 12.65:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.65:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8EB8EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBC28F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EB938E and #E6EB8E, 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 #EBC28F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBC28F?
- #EBC28F is Color #EBC28F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(235, 194, 143), HSL(33, 70%, 74%), and CMYK(0%, 17%, 39%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #EBC28F accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBC28F has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.65:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBC28F?
- The complementary colour is #8EB8EB (hue 213). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EB938E and #E6EB8E. The triadic palette adds #8EEBC1 and #C18EEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBC28F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebc28f; or rgb(235, 194, 143); or hsl(33, 70%, 74%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 33 70% 74%; 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.