Color #EDBBAC Color / Colour Code #EDBBAC
This page shows the hex color code for color #edbbac (#EDBBAC). The colour is a red tone with 64% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDBBAC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDBBAC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 344, 14, and 44 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 14, 134, and 254 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDBBAC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 14 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 14 to 59 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 14 with its complement at 194 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 #EDBBAC
Lightness variations at hue 14 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDBBAC
Design Use Cases for #EDBBAC
Vibrant Brand Color
#EDBBAC has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#EDBBAC at 80% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EDBBAC falls in the red spectrum (hue 14). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EDBBAC (hue 14) to its complement at hue 194. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 44. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edbbac, #abdded);
CSS Code for #EDBBAC
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Colors visually similar to #EDBBAC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EDBBAC (#EDBBAC)
#EDBBAC is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 187 green, and 172 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 14 degrees with 64% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDBBAC is 200/255 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, 21% magenta, 27% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDBBAC against white is 1.71:1 and against black is 12.30:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.30:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ABDDED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDBBAC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDABBD and #EDDBAB, 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 #EDBBAC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDBBAC?
- #EDBBAC is Color #EDBBAC, a red color (colour) with RGB(237, 187, 172), HSL(14, 64%, 80%), and CMYK(0%, 21%, 27%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #EDBBAC accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDBBAC has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.30:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDBBAC?
- The complementary colour is #ABDDED (hue 194). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDABBD and #EDDBAB. The triadic palette adds #ABEDBB and #BBABED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDBBAC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edbbac; or rgb(237, 187, 172); or hsl(14, 64%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 14 64% 80%; 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.