Scented Spring color: hex code #EED5EE
Scented Spring has the hex code #EED5EE. It is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 83.5% green and 93.3% blue (238, 213, 238).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 42% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.39:1).
Scented Spring (#EED5EE) color codes
| HEX | #EED5EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 213, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 83.5%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 42%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 11%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.94, 12.96, -9.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.94, 15.82, 325.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.485, 71.94, 90.834) | |
| Decimal | 15652334 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Scented Spring, 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 #EED5EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EED5EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | 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 #EED5EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4dbefProtanopia
no red cones#d9deedDeuteranopia
no green cones#f0d7ddTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eed5ee; }
.text { color: #eed5ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eed5ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 213 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eed5ee, #eed5e2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
See #EED5EE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EED5EE?
- #EED5EE is a very light, desaturated magenta known as Scented Spring. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Scented Spring?
- The RGB value is 238, 213, 238: 238 red, 213 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Scented Spring?
- The complementary color is #D5EED5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EED5EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.39:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.