#EBE6DC Hex Color
A bleached yellow with airy softness
The hex code #ebe6dc is a pale yellow with a faded beige cast and very low saturation. Its lightness creates an airy, delicate mood suited to minimal backgrounds, open layouts, and sale or budget graphics. Use it as a dominant base with black text; its roughly 16.9:1 contrast supports highly readable small body copy.
Questions about #ebe6dc
What is #ebe6dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebe6dc is rgb(235, 230, 220), in HSL hsl(40, 27%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebe6dc in a design palette?
The #ebe6dc hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted olive, and terracotta, adding definition without overpowering its low saturation and pale value, while keeping the overall palette warm and restrained. Use navy for stronger contrast or terracotta for a warmer accent.
Is #ebe6dc readable on white or black?
#ebe6dc has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.88:1 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.