#EBDAD4 Hex Color
An airy, minimal bleached orange neutral
This pale, bleached orange feels incredibly light and airy, bordering on a cool grey undertone. Because it is so desaturated, #ebdad4 serves best as a clean, minimal background rather than a main feature. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate blue, which provide the contrast this delicate shade lacks on its own. Using this hex code ensures excellent readability for small body text when paired with black.
Questions about #ebdad4
What is #ebdad4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebdad4 is rgb(235, 218, 212), in HSL hsl(16, 37%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 10%, 8%.
Why does #ebdad4 feel more like a neutral than an orange?
The high level of desaturation pushes #ebdad4 into the realm of light neutrals, stripping away the intensity typically associated with orange. It functions more like an off-white or beige with subtle cool grey undertones that soften its appearance.
Is #ebdad4 readable on white or black?
#ebdad4 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.51:1 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.