Color #EBEFCB Color / Colour Code #EBEFCB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ebefcb (#EBEFCB). The colour is a yellow tone with 53% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EBEFCB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EBEFCB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 37, 67, and 97 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 67, 187, and 307 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EBEFCB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 67 and saturation at 53%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 67 to 112 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 67 with its complement at 247 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 #EBEFCB
Lightness variations at hue 67 and 53% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EBEFCB
Design Use Cases for #EBEFCB
Balanced UI Color
At 53% saturation, #EBEFCB 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 87% lightness, #EBEFCB 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
#EBEFCB is in the yellow spectrum (hue 67). 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 #EBEFCB (hue 67) to its complement at hue 247. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 97. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ebefcb, #d0ccef);
CSS Code for #EBEFCB
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About Color #EBEFCB (#EBEFCB)
#EBEFCB is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 235 red, 239 green, and 203 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 67 degrees with 53% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EBEFCB is 234/255 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 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EBEFCB against white is 1.18:1 and against black is 17.74:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.74:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D0CCEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EBEFCB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFE2CC and #DAEFCC, 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 #EBEFCB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EBEFCB?
- #EBEFCB is Color #EBEFCB, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(235, 239, 203), HSL(67, 53%, 87%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 15%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #EBEFCB accessible for text?
- Against white, #EBEFCB has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.74:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EBEFCB?
- The complementary colour is #D0CCEF (hue 247). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFE2CC and #DAEFCC. The triadic palette adds #CCEBEF and #EFCCEB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EBEFCB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ebefcb; or rgb(235, 239, 203); or hsl(67, 53%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 67 53% 87%; 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.