Ephemeral Red color: hex code #E4CFD7
Ephemeral Red has the hex code #E4CFD7. It is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 81.2% green and 84.3% blue (228, 207, 215).
Its hue angle is 337°, with 28% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 6% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.21:1).
Ephemeral Red (#E4CFD7) color codes
| HEX | #E4CFD7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 207, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 81.2%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(337, 28%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(337, 9%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 6%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.01, 8.65, -1.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.01, 8.75, 351.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.572, 66.027, 73.514) | |
| Decimal | 14995415 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ephemeral Red, 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 #E4CFD7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4CFD7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.21:1 | 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 #E4CFD7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d2d7Protanopia
no red cones#d5d6d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8ced2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4cfd7; }
.text { color: #e4cfd7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4cfd7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 207 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4cfd7, #e4d2cf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
See #E4CFD7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E4CFD7?
- #E4CFD7 is a very light, desaturated rose known as Ephemeral Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ephemeral Red?
- The RGB value is 228, 207, 215: 228 red, 207 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ephemeral Red?
- The complementary color is #CFE4DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4CFD7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.21:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.