Color #EBDEF3 Color / Colour Code #EBDEF3
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebdef3 (#EBDEF3). The colour is a purple tone with 47% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBDEF3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBDEF3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 247, 277, and 307 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 277, 37, and 157 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBDEF3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 277 and saturation at 47%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 277 to 322 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 277 with its complement at 97 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 #EBDEF3
Lightness variations at hue 277 and 47% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBDEF3
Design Use Cases for #EBDEF3
Balanced UI Color
At 47% saturation, #EBDEF3 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 91% lightness, #EBDEF3 is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#EBDEF3 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 277). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EBDEF3 (hue 277) to its complement at hue 97. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 307. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebdef3, #e6f3dd);
CSS Code for #EBDEF3
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EBDEF3 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBDEF3 (#EBDEF3)
#EBDEF3 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 222 green, and 243 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 277 degrees with 47% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBDEF3 is 228/255 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 3% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBDEF3 against white is 1.29:1 and against black is 16.28:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.28:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E6F3DD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBDEF3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0DDF3 and #F3DDF0, 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 #EBDEF3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBDEF3?
- #EBDEF3 is Color #EBDEF3, a purple color (colour) with RGB(235, 222, 243), HSL(277, 47%, 91%), and CMYK(3%, 9%, 0%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 228/255.
- Is #EBDEF3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBDEF3 has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.28:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBDEF3?
- The complementary colour is #E6F3DD (hue 97). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0DDF3 and #F3DDF0. The triadic palette adds #F3EBDD and #DDF3EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBDEF3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebdef3; or rgb(235, 222, 243); or hsl(277, 47%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 277 47% 91%; 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.