Color #EBCCDF Color / Colour Code #EBCCDF
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebccdf (#EBCCDF). The colour is a pink tone with 44% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBCCDF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBCCDF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 293, 323, and 353 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 323, 83, and 203 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBCCDF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 323 and saturation at 44%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 323 to 8 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 323 with its complement at 143 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 #EBCCDF
Lightness variations at hue 323 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBCCDF
Design Use Cases for #EBCCDF
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #EBCCDF 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.
Near-White Background
At 86% lightness, #EBCCDF is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EBCCDF is in the pink range (hue 323). 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 #EBCCDF (hue 323) to its complement at hue 143. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 353. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebccdf, #ccebd8);
CSS Code for #EBCCDF
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About Color #EBCCDF (#EBCCDF)
#EBCCDF is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 204 green, and 223 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 323 degrees with 44% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBCCDF is 215/255 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, 13% magenta, 5% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBCCDF against white is 1.48:1 and against black is 14.24:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.24:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CCEBD8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBCCDF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E7CCEB and #EBCCCF, 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 #EBCCDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBCCDF?
- #EBCCDF is Color #EBCCDF, a pink color (colour) with RGB(235, 204, 223), HSL(323, 44%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 5%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 215/255.
- Is #EBCCDF accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBCCDF has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.24:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBCCDF?
- The complementary colour is #CCEBD8 (hue 143). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E7CCEB and #EBCCCF. The triadic palette adds #DFEBCC and #CCDFEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBCCDF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebccdf; or rgb(235, 204, 223); or hsl(323, 44%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 323 44% 86%; 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.