#EBD08F Hex Color
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#ebd08f is a light, muted yellow with warm golden undertones and a soft, mellow finish. Its pastel quality suggests peace, youth, and easy optimism without feeling vivid. Use it as a spring-inspired background or supporting tone for baby, budget, and construction designs. Black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code is #ebd08f.
Questions about #ebd08f
What is #ebd08f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebd08f is rgb(235, 208, 143), in HSL hsl(42, 70%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 39%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebd08f?
For balanced palettes, pair #ebd08f with charcoal, navy, muted sage, or terracotta; these darker or softened hues ground its golden warmth while a pale cream background keeps the overall look gentle.
Is #ebd08f a warm or cool color?
#ebd08f reads as a warm yellow because its yellow base is softened by golden, slightly orange-leaning undertones. Its muted pastel finish feels calm and approachable, making it useful for spring backgrounds, friendly interfaces, and gentle youth-oriented designs.
Is #ebd08f readable on white or black?
#ebd08f has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.95:1 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.