Candy Dreams color: hex code #E9AEF2
Candy Dreams has the hex code #E9AEF2. It is a light, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 68.2% green and 94.9% blue (233, 174, 242).
Its hue angle is 292°, with 72% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.8:1).
Candy Dreams (#E9AEF2) color codes
| HEX | #E9AEF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 174, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 68.2%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(292, 72%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(292, 28%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 28%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.47, 32.8, -25.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.47, 41.56, 322.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.765, 54.008, 91) | |
| Decimal | 15314674 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Candy Dreams, 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 #E9AEF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E9AEF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.8:1 | 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 #E9AEF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7bef5Protanopia
no red cones#b5c4f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebb5c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e9aef2; }
.text { color: #e9aef2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e9aef2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 174 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e9aef2, #f2aed9); }Similar colors
#eeaaeePinky Swear#deadeaControlled Substance#f8b3ffStrawberry Buttercream#edabe6Land of Dreams#e8a7e2Candy Floss#e0b0ffMauve#e0b0ffMauve Pink#ffaaffJigglypuff
See #E9AEF2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E9AEF2?
- #E9AEF2 is a light, moderate magenta known as Candy Dreams. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Candy Dreams?
- The RGB value is 233, 174, 242: 233 red, 174 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Candy Dreams?
- The complementary color is #B7F2AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E9AEF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.8:1 and white text 1.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.