Controlled Substance color: hex code #DEADEA
Controlled Substance has the hex code #DEADEA. It is a light, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 67.8% green and 91.8% blue (222, 173, 234).
Its hue angle is 288°, with 59% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 26% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.27:1).
Controlled Substance (#DEADEA) color codes
| HEX | #DEADEA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 173, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 67.8%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(288, 59%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(288, 26%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 26%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.9, 28.31, -23.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.9, 36.91, 320.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.917, 51.359, 84.583) | |
| Decimal | 14593514 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Controlled Substance, 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 #DEADEA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEADEA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.27:1 | 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 #DEADEA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6baecProtanopia
no red cones#b1c0e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfb3c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #deadea; }
.text { color: #deadea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #deadea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 173 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #deadea, #eaadd7); }Similar colors
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See #DEADEA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DEADEA?
- #DEADEA is a light, moderate magenta known as Controlled Substance. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Controlled Substance?
- The RGB value is 222, 173, 234: 222 red, 173 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Controlled Substance?
- The complementary color is #B9EAAD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEADEA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.27:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.