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#EBDAA1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EBDAA1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EBDAA1 Color Information

#EBDAA1 RGB value is (235, 218, 161). The hex color red value is 235, green is 218, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 31 percent, 8percent.

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#EBDAA1 Color Meaning

Color #EBDAA1 deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #EBDAA1 functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #EBDAA1 avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #EBDAA1 a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, color #EBDAA1 enhances readability and comfort in digital and print media. Its LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of approximately 62 ensures sufficient contrast against dark text without glare. In interface design, #EBDAA1 reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #EBDAA1’s a humane neutral. Culturally, color #EBDAA1 echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #EBDAA1 association lends #EBDAA1 authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #EBDAA1 implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #EBDAA1 to signal authenticity without antiquation. #EBDAA1 feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, color #EBDAA1 represents continuity. #EBDAA1 is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #EBDAA1 creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #EBDAA1’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #EBDAA1 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
#EBDAA1
RGB
rgb(235, 218, 161)
HSL
hsl(46°, 65%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 31%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 31%, 92%)
XYZ
65.7654 70.3782 43.8364
Yxy
70.3782 0.3654 0.3910
Hunter Lab
83.8917 -0.8790 8.1090
CIE-Lab
87.1820 -2.5118 30.2201

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red235 / 255 (92%)
92%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue161 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#EBDAA1 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

#EBDAA1 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 #EBDAA1 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+)

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EBDAA1 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

#EBDAA1

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EBDAA1;

Text Color

color: #EBDAA1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EBDAA1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EBDAA140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EBDAA1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EBDAA1 0%, #bd9a28 100%);

#EBDAA1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EBDAA1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.