#EBE8DD Hex Color
A pale, airy yellow neutral
#ebe8dd is a pale, faded yellow with soft gray undertones, creating a bleached, almost-gray appearance. Its high lightness and low saturation give minimalist backgrounds and open layouts a delicate, airy feel. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or black text for sale graphics, budget branding, and clear small type. The hex code is #ebe8dd.
Questions about #ebe8dd
What is #ebe8dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebe8dd is rgb(235, 232, 221), in HSL hsl(47, 26%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ebe8dd?
Does #ebe8dd read as warm or cool?
#ebe8dd reads as a warm neutral because its yellow undertone adds gentle warmth, while the gray component keeps it restrained rather than creamy and prevents the shade from feeling overly sunny or saturated. This balance suits airy backgrounds.
Is #ebe8dd readable on white or black?
#ebe8dd has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.11:1 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.