Pink Macaroon color: hex code #EAACC6
Pink Macaroon has the hex code #EAACC6. It is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 67.5% green and 77.6% blue (234, 172, 198).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 60% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 15% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.21:1).
Pink Macaroon (#EAACC6) color codes
| HEX | #EAACC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 172, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 67.5%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 60%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 26%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 15%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.73, 26.55, -4.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.73, 26.88, 350.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.877, 51.077, 60.173) | |
| Decimal | 15379654 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pink Macaroon, 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 #EAACC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAACC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.21:1 | 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 #EAACC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2b7c7Protanopia
no red cones#c0c1c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3aab5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eaacc6; }
.text { color: #eaacc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eaacc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 172 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eaacc6, #eab1ac); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cotton Candy.
See #EAACC6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EAACC6?
- #EAACC6 is a light, moderate rose known as Pink Macaroon. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pink Macaroon?
- The RGB value is 234, 172, 198: 234 red, 172 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pink Macaroon?
- The complementary color is #ACEAD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAACC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.21:1 and white text 1.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.