Blackberry Yoghurt color: hex code #E5BDDF
Blackberry Yoghurt has the hex code #E5BDDF. It is a light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 74.1% green and 87.5% blue (229, 189, 223).
Its hue angle is 309°, with 43% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 3% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.68:1).
Blackberry Yoghurt (#E5BDDF) color codes
| HEX | #E5BDDF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 189, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 74.1%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(309, 43%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(309, 17%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 3%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.95, 19.96, -11.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.95, 23.07, 329.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.829, 58.382, 77.704) | |
| Decimal | 15056351 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blackberry Yoghurt, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E5BDDF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5BDDF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E5BDDF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcc6e0Protanopia
no red cones#c5cbdeDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9bfc8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5bddf; }
.text { color: #e5bddf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5bddf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 189 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5bddf, #e5bdcb); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
See #E5BDDF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E5BDDF?
- #E5BDDF is a light, desaturated magenta known as Blackberry Yoghurt. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blackberry Yoghurt?
- The RGB value is 229, 189, 223: 229 red, 189 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blackberry Yoghurt?
- The complementary color is #BDE5C3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5BDDF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.68:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.