Color #FFEBE5 Color / Colour Code #FFEBE5
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffebe5 (#FFEBE5). The colour is a red tone with 100% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFEBE5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFEBE5 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 #FFEBE5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 14 and saturation at 100%. 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 #FFEBE5
Lightness variations at hue 14 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFEBE5
Design Use Cases for #FFEBE5
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFEBE5 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 95% lightness, #FFEBE5 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FFEBE5 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 #FFEBE5 (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, #ffebe5, #e5f9ff);
CSS Code for #FFEBE5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFEBE5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #FFEBE5 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FFEBE5 (#FFEBE5)
#FFEBE5 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 235 green, and 229 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 14 degrees with 100% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFEBE5 is 240/255 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, 8% magenta, 10% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFEBE5 against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5F9FF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFEBE5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FFE5EC and #FFF8E5, 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 #FFEBE5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFEBE5?
- #FFEBE5 is Color #FFEBE5, a red color (colour) with RGB(255, 235, 229), HSL(14, 100%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 10%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #FFEBE5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFEBE5 has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFEBE5?
- The complementary colour is #E5F9FF (hue 194). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FFE5EC and #FFF8E5. The triadic palette adds #E5FFEB and #EBE5FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFEBE5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffebe5; or rgb(255, 235, 229); or hsl(14, 100%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 14 100% 95%; 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.