#EBD7D9 Hex Color
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With its high lightness and low saturation, #ebd7d9 is a pale, faded red with a soft gray cast. This delicate blush tone suits spacious backgrounds, minimal layouts, and romantic packaging, though it can wash out beside white. The hex code #ebd7d9 supports readable small body text with black, reaching about a 15.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ebd7d9
What is #ebd7d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebd7d9 is rgb(235, 215, 217), in HSL hsl(354, 33%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 8%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebd7d9 in a design palette?
Pair #ebd7d9 with charcoal text, muted navy, or terracotta accents to add definition without losing its soft, airy character. These darker, restrained partners help the pale red hold its shape in interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #ebd7d9 suitable for text and UI backgrounds?
#ebd7d9 works well as a light background because black text reaches about a 15.3:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and supporting forms, cards, and content-heavy screens. White text may lack sufficient contrast.
Is #ebd7d9 readable on white or black?
#ebd7d9 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.25:1 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.