Pearl Brite color: hex code #E6E6E3
Pearl Brite has the hex code #E6E6E3. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 90.2% green and 89% blue (230, 230, 227).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 6% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.79:1).
Pearl Brite (#E6E6E3) color codes
| HEX | #E6E6E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 230, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 90.2%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 6%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 1%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.22, -0.53, 1.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.22, 1.55, 110.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.793, 78.963, 83.959) | |
| Decimal | 15132387 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pearl Brite, 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 #E6E6E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6E6E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.79:1 | 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 #E6E6E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e6e3Protanopia
no red cones#e7e6e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7e6e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6e6e3; }
.text { color: #e6e6e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6e6e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 230 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6e6e3, #e4e6e3); }Similar colors
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See #E6E6E3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E6E6E3?
- #E6E6E3 is a light gray known as Pearl Brite. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pearl Brite?
- The RGB value is 230, 230, 227: 230 red, 230 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pearl Brite?
- The complementary color is #E3E3E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6E6E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.79:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.