Color #EBDEC9 Color / Colour Code #EBDEC9
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebdec9 (#EBDEC9). The colour is a orange tone with 46% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBDEC9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBDEC9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 7, 37, and 67 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 37, 157, and 277 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBDEC9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 37 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 37 to 82 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 37 with its complement at 217 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 #EBDEC9
Lightness variations at hue 37 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBDEC9
Design Use Cases for #EBDEC9
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #EBDEC9 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 85% lightness, #EBDEC9 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
#EBDEC9 sits in the orange range (hue 37). 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 #EBDEC9 (hue 37) to its complement at hue 217. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 67. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebdec9, #c7d5ea);
CSS Code for #EBDEC9
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Colors visually similar to #EBDEC9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBDEC9 (#EBDEC9)
#EBDEC9 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 222 green, and 201 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 37 degrees with 46% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBDEC9 is 223/255 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, 6% magenta, 14% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBDEC9 against white is 1.33:1 and against black is 15.82:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.82:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C7D5EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBDEC9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EACBC7 and #E6EAC7, 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 #EBDEC9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBDEC9?
- #EBDEC9 is Color #EBDEC9, a orange color (colour) with RGB(235, 222, 201), HSL(37, 46%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 14%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #EBDEC9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBDEC9 has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.82:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBDEC9?
- The complementary colour is #C7D5EA (hue 217). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EACBC7 and #E6EAC7. The triadic palette adds #C7EADD and #DDC7EA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBDEC9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebdec9; or rgb(235, 222, 201); or hsl(37, 46%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 37 46% 85%; 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.