Color #EBD3CB Color / Colour Code #EBD3CB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebd3cb (#EBD3CB). The colour is a orange 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 #EBD3CB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBD3CB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 345, 15, and 45 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 15, 135, and 255 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBD3CB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 15 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 15 to 60 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 15 with its complement at 195 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 #EBD3CB
Lightness variations at hue 15 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBD3CB
Design Use Cases for #EBD3CB
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #EBD3CB 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, #EBD3CB is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EBD3CB sits in the orange range (hue 15). 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 #EBD3CB (hue 15) to its complement at hue 195. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 45. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebd3cb, #cce3eb);
CSS Code for #EBD3CB
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About Color #EBD3CB (#EBD3CB)
#EBD3CB is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 211 green, and 203 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 15 degrees with 44% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBD3CB is 217/255 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, 10% magenta, 14% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBD3CB against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.71:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.71:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CCE3EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBD3CB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBCCD3 and #EBE3CC, 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 #EBD3CB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBD3CB?
- #EBD3CB is Color #EBD3CB, a orange color (colour) with RGB(235, 211, 203), HSL(15, 44%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 14%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #EBD3CB accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBD3CB has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.71:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBD3CB?
- The complementary colour is #CCE3EB (hue 195). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBCCD3 and #EBE3CC. The triadic palette adds #CCEBD3 and #D3CCEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBD3CB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebd3cb; or rgb(235, 211, 203); or hsl(15, 44%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 15 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.