#EBCB89 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm yellow feels gentle and approachable. Because #ebcb89 is relatively high-key, it works best as a large background area rather than fine detail, which can get lost. The hex code #ebcb89 creates excellent contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for readable UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its airy, lighthearted character.
Questions about #ebcb89
What is #ebcb89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebcb89 is rgb(235, 203, 137), in HSL hsl(40, 71%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 42%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebcb89?
#ebcb89 functions best when anchored by deep, dark tones to ground its lightness. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate for high readability, or use soft browns and earthy terracottas to create a warm, approachable, and balanced color palette.
Is #ebcb89 a safe choice for UI text?
#ebcb89 is generally too light to be used as a primary text color against white backgrounds, as it fails contrast standards. It works perfectly as a background field for dark, high-contrast text like black or dark gray.
Is #ebcb89 readable on white or black?
#ebcb89 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.43:1 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.