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#E5EBD5 color code is #E5EBD5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5ebd5.

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#E5EBD5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5EBD5 is 0.8088. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.22:1 against white and 17.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5EBD5 on white1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5EBD5 on black17.18:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5EBD51.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5EBD517.18:1AAA

#E5EBD5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5EBD5?+
The hex code for #E5EBD5 is #E5EBD5. In RGB it's rgb(229, 235, 213), and in HSL it's hsl(76, 35%, 88%).
What is the RGB value of #E5EBD5?+
#E5EBD5 in RGB is (229, 235, 213). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 235, 213).
What is the CMYK value of #E5EBD5?+
#E5EBD5 converts to CMYK(3%, 0%, 9%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5EBD5.
Is #e5ebd5 a warm or cool color?+
#E5EBD5 (#E5EBD5) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 76° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5ebd5 belong to?+
#E5EBD5 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 76°, 35%, 88% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #e5ebd5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5EBD5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.22:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e5ebd5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5EBD5 (#E5EBD5) is 3105 C Pale Lime, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5EBD5 in design

Practical guidance for using #e5ebd5 (#E5EBD5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5EBD5 (#E5EBD5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E5EBD5 (#E5EBD5) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E5EBD5 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#E5EBD5 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #E5EBD5

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e5ebd5 (#E5EBD5). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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