Oyster Lustre color: hex code #EDE1D1
Oyster Lustre has the hex code #EDE1D1. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 88.2% green and 82% blue (237, 225, 209).
Its hue angle is 34°, with 44% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 12% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.29:1).
Oyster Lustre (#EDE1D1) color codes
| HEX | #EDE1D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 225, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 88.2%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 44%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(34, 12%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.07, 1.43, 9.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.07, 9.4, 81.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.358, 76.459, 71.203) | |
| Decimal | 15589841 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Oyster Lustre, 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 #EDE1D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDE1D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.29:1 | 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 #EDE1D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e1d0Protanopia
no red cones#e9e4d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2dedcTritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ede1d1; }
.text { color: #ede1d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ede1d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 225 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ede1d1, #ebedd1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Almond.
See #EDE1D1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EDE1D1?
- #EDE1D1 is a very light, desaturated orange known as Oyster Lustre. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Oyster Lustre?
- The RGB value is 237, 225, 209: 237 red, 225 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Oyster Lustre?
- The complementary color is #D1DDED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDE1D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.29:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.