Color #EBC76B Color / Colour Code #EBC76B
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebc76b (#EBC76B). The colour is a orange tone with 76% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBC76B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBC76B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 13, 43, and 73 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 43, 163, and 283 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBC76B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 43 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 43 to 88 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 43 with its complement at 223 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 #EBC76B
Lightness variations at hue 43 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBC76B
Design Use Cases for #EBC76B
Vibrant Brand Color
#EBC76B has a strong 76% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #EBC76B has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EBC76B sits in the orange range (hue 43). 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 #EBC76B (hue 43) to its complement at hue 223. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 73. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebc76b, #6b8feb);
CSS Code for #EBC76B
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About Color #EBC76B (#EBC76B)
#EBC76B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 199 green, and 107 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 43 degrees with 76% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBC76B is 199/255 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, 15% magenta, 54% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBC76B against white is 1.63:1 and against black is 12.91:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.91:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6B8FEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBC76B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EB876B and #CFEB6B, 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 #EBC76B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBC76B?
- #EBC76B is Color #EBC76B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(235, 199, 107), HSL(43, 76%, 67%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 54%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 199/255.
- Is #EBC76B accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBC76B has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.91:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBC76B?
- The complementary colour is #6B8FEB (hue 223). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EB876B and #CFEB6B. The triadic palette adds #6BEBC7 and #C76BEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBC76B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebc76b; or rgb(235, 199, 107); or hsl(43, 76%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 43 76% 67%; 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.