Color #EBEDDD Color / Colour Code #EBEDDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebeddd (#EBEDDD). The colour is a yellow tone with 31% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBEDDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBEDDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 38, 68, and 98 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 68, 188, and 308 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBEDDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 68 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 68 to 113 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 68 with its complement at 248 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 #EBEDDD
Lightness variations at hue 68 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBEDDD
Design Use Cases for #EBEDDD
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #EBEDDD 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 90% lightness, #EBEDDD is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#EBEDDD is in the yellow spectrum (hue 68). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EBEDDD (hue 68) to its complement at hue 248. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 98. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebeddd, #e0deed);
CSS Code for #EBEDDD
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Colors visually similar to #EBEDDD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EBEDDD (#EBEDDD)
#EBEDDD is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 237 green, and 221 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 68 degrees with 31% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBEDDD is 235/255 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 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBEDDD against white is 1.19:1 and against black is 17.69:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.69:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E0DEED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBEDDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDE8DE and #E3EDDE, 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 #EBEDDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBEDDD?
- #EBEDDD is Color #EBEDDD, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(235, 237, 221), HSL(68, 31%, 90%), and CMYK(1%, 0%, 7%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #EBEDDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBEDDD has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.69:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBEDDD?
- The complementary colour is #E0DEED (hue 248). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDE8DE and #E3EDDE. The triadic palette adds #DEEBED and #EDDEEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBEDDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebeddd; or rgb(235, 237, 221); or hsl(68, 31%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 68 31% 90%; 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.