analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBBD05 — Amber
#EBBD05 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 48° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ebbd05
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Tints and shades of #EBBD05
- fffcf0
- fef2c2
- fde894
- fcde66
- fbd438
- faca0a
- d1a804
- a38303
- 755e02
- 473901
- 191401
Color schemes using #EBBD05
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#EBBD05 FAQ
What color is #EBBD05?
#EBBD05 is a shade of amber in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 96% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EBBD05?
#EBBD05 is rgb(235, 189, 5) in RGB, hsl(48, 96%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 98%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBBD05?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.81:1.
What colors go well with #EBBD05?
Its direct complement is #0533EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #05A6EB and #4A05EB gives you contrast without the vibration.