Grim Gray color: hex code #E3DCD6
Grim Gray has the hex code #E3DCD6. It is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 86.3% green and 83.9% blue (227, 220, 214).
Its hue angle is 28°, with 19% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 6% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.47:1).
Grim Gray (#E3DCD6) color codes
| HEX | #E3DCD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 220, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 86.3%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 19%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 6%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.15, 1.34, 3.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.15, 4.02, 70.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.408, 72.373, 73.918) | |
| Decimal | 14933206 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Grim Gray, 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 #E3DCD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3DCD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.47:1 | 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 #E3DCD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedcd6Protanopia
no red cones#e0ded6Deuteranopia
no green cones#e6dbdaTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3dcd6; }
.text { color: #e3dcd6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3dcd6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 220 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3dcd6, #e3e3d6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Platinum.
See #E3DCD6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E3DCD6?
- #E3DCD6 is a very light, grayish orange known as Grim Gray. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Grim Gray?
- The RGB value is 227, 220, 214: 227 red, 220 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Grim Gray?
- The complementary color is #D6DDE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3DCD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.47:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.