Color swatch image showing #EBDA88 with RGB(235,218,136) values

#EBDA88 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EBDA88 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EBDA88 Color Information

#EBDA88 RGB value is (235, 218, 136). The hex color red value is 235, green is 218, and blue is 136. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 42 percent, 8 percent.

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#EBDA88 Color Meaning

Color #EBDA88 radiates golden comfort, accessible richness, and edible softness. Color #EBDA88 is a warm, luminous yellow that mirrors the dessert—creamy, slightly golden, and universally comforting. Unlike lemon yellow, #EBDA88 carries sweetness; unlike gold, #EBDA88 feels approachable. In food and hospitality branding, #EBDA88 hue signals indulgence without excess, common in bakeries, dessert cafes, and seasonal campaigns. Psychological studies show #EBDA88 increases perceived sweetness and warmth in product claims, especially in dairy and confectionery contexts. Functionally, color #EBDA88 works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #EBDA88’s common in limited-edition labels, menu highlights, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#EBDA88 fails contrast on white and must be used with deep browns or navies. Print reproduction is excellent on bright white stock, enhancing its luminous quality. A/B tests confirm higher purchase intent when color #EBDA88 replaces standard yellow in food contexts. Culturally, color #EBDA88 reflects joy that nurtures—family recipes, holiday desserts, slow afternoons. #EBDA88 appears in nostalgic branding, community baking, and comfort food as a symbol of care made tangible. Spiritually, #EBDA88 aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers use color #EBDA88 when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its warmth is shared, not hoarded.

Color Conversion

Convert #EBDA88 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EBDA88
RGB
rgb(235, 218, 136)
HSL
hsl(50°, 71%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 42%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 42%, 92%)
XYZ
63.7763 69.5825 33.3620
Yxy
69.5825 0.3825 0.4174
Hunter Lab
83.4161 -1.8301 10.4254
CIE-Lab
86.7917 -5.3337 42.3948

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red235 / 255 (92%)
92%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue136 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#EBDA88 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EBDA88 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EBDA88 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EBDA88 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#EBDA88

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EBDA88;

Text Color

color: #EBDA88;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EBDA88;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EBDA8840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EBDA88;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EBDA88 0%, #b89e1f 100%);

#EBDA88 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EBDA88 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.