Roseate Spoonbill color: hex code #E0ADC4
Roseate Spoonbill has the hex code #E0ADC4. It is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 67.8% green and 76.9% blue (224, 173, 196).
Its hue angle is 333°, with 45% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 12% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.94:1).
Roseate Spoonbill (#E0ADC4) color codes
| HEX | #E0ADC4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 173, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 67.8%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(333, 45%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(333, 23%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 12%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.9, 22.17, -4.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.9, 22.62, 348.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.648, 49.722, 58.88) | |
| Decimal | 14724548 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Roseate Spoonbill, 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 #E0ADC4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0ADC4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.94:1 | 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 #E0ADC4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1b6c5Protanopia
no red cones#bdbec3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8acb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0adc4; }
.text { color: #e0adc4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0adc4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 173 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0adc4, #e0b0ad); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cotton Candy.
See #E0ADC4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E0ADC4?
- #E0ADC4 is a light, desaturated rose known as Roseate Spoonbill. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Roseate Spoonbill?
- The RGB value is 224, 173, 196: 224 red, 173 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Roseate Spoonbill?
- The complementary color is #ADE0C9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0ADC4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.94:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.