#EBCE98 Hex Color
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Reach for #ebce98 when a layout needs a soft sand base. This pastel beige-yellow gets its mellow, warm character from low saturation and high lightness, so it flatters spring themes, baby products, and spa packaging without shouting. It works best as a dominant background under dark type, since black text on the hex code hits roughly 13.8:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or deep brown for a grounded, elegant palette.
Questions about #ebce98
What is #ebce98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebce98 is rgb(235, 206, 152), in HSL hsl(39, 67%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 35%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebce98?
Charcoal, deep brown, and navy all ground #ebce98 nicely, since the shade is light and unsaturated on its own. For a bolder spring palette, try a muted sage or terracotta as the supporting tone.
Is #ebce98 readable on white or black?
#ebce98 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.81:1 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.