#EBB9B0 Hex Color
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Soft and hazy, #ebb9b0 is a pastel red with a dusty, rosy undertone and very little saturation. That muted quality makes it a strong large background, though it can wash out next to plain white. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 12.1:1 contrast. The hex code #ebb9b0 suits spring themes, baby products, and gentle branding.
Questions about #ebb9b0
What is #ebb9b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebb9b0 is rgb(235, 185, 176), in HSL hsl(9, 60%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 25%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebb9b0?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all set off its dusty warmth without clashing. Cream and warm gray work too when you want a softer, low-contrast palette.
Is #ebb9b0 readable on white or black?
#ebb9b0 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.