#EBE8DA Hex Color
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Fresh Linen is a pale, desaturated yellow that functions as a clean, neutral slate. Due to its high lightness, the hex code #ebe8da serves as a solid minimalist background. It pairs well with charcoal greys for strong readability, though it can look washed out next to pure white. Use this shade to provide breathing room in layouts where you want softness without sacrificing structure.
Questions about Fresh Linen
What is the hex code for Fresh Linen?
Fresh Linen is #ebe8da. In RGB that is rgb(235, 232, 218), in HSL hsl(49, 30%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 8%.
Does #ebe8da read as warm or cool?
Fresh Linen is a pale yellow, carrying a subtle warm undertone that feels more organic and inviting than a sterile, cool-toned white. It works best when you want to avoid the clinical feel of pure white while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic for your interface.
What colors pair best with #ebe8da?
This shade provides strong readability when combined with dark charcoal or deep navy text, making it a highly effective choice for minimalist web design. Avoid pairing it directly with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make the design appear washed out.
Is Fresh Linen readable on white or black?
Fresh Linen has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.08:1 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.