Pink Mist color: hex code #E6BCCD
Pink Mist has the hex code #E6BCCD. It is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 73.7% green and 80.4% blue (230, 188, 205).
Its hue angle is 336°, with 46% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 11% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.44:1).
Pink Mist (#E6BCCD) color codes
| HEX | #E6BCCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 188, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 73.7%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 46%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(336, 18%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 11%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.29, 17.73, -2.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.29, 17.96, 350.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.635, 57.199, 65.54) | |
| Decimal | 15121613 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pink Mist, 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 #E6BCCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6BCCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | 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 #E6BCCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0c3ceProtanopia
no red cones#c9caccDeuteranopia
no green cones#edbbc2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6bccd; }
.text { color: #e6bccd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6bccd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 188 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6bccd, #e6c0bc); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
See #E6BCCD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E6BCCD?
- #E6BCCD is a light, desaturated rose known as Pink Mist. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pink Mist?
- The RGB value is 230, 188, 205: 230 red, 188 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pink Mist?
- The complementary color is #BCE6D5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6BCCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.44:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.