Holographic Lavender color: hex code #F0E5F5
Holographic Lavender has the hex code #F0E5F5. It is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 89.8% green and 96.1% blue (240, 229, 245).
Its hue angle is 281°, with 44% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.23:1).
Holographic Lavender (#F0E5F5) color codes
| HEX | #F0E5F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 229, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 89.8%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(281, 44%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(281, 7%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.2, 6.55, -6.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.2, 9.17, 315.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.433, 81.157, 97.796) | |
| Decimal | 15787509 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Holographic Lavender, 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 #F0E5F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0E5F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.23:1 | 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 #F0E5F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3e8f6Protanopia
no red cones#e5e9f4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0e7eaTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0e5f5; }
.text { color: #f0e5f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0e5f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 229 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0e5f5, #f5e5f2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Lavender.
See #F0E5F5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F0E5F5?
- #F0E5F5 is a very light, desaturated magenta known as Holographic Lavender. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Holographic Lavender?
- The RGB value is 240, 229, 245: 240 red, 229 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Holographic Lavender?
- The complementary color is #EAF5E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0E5F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.23:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.