Secret Blush color: hex code #E1D2D5
Secret Blush has the hex code #E1D2D5. It is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 82.4% green and 83.5% blue (225, 210, 213).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 20% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 5% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.38:1).
Secret Blush (#E1D2D5) color codes
| HEX | #E1D2D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 210, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 82.4%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 20%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 7%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.46, 5.69, 0.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.46, 5.7, 3.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.107, 66.906, 72.369) | |
| Decimal | 14799573 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Secret Blush, 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 #E1D2D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1D2D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.38:1 | 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 #E1D2D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d4d5Protanopia
no red cones#d7d6d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4d1d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1d2d5; }
.text { color: #e1d2d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1d2d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 210 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1d2d5, #e1d7d2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
See #E1D2D5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E1D2D5?
- #E1D2D5 is a very light, grayish red known as Secret Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Secret Blush?
- The RGB value is 225, 210, 213: 225 red, 210 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Secret Blush?
- The complementary color is #D2E1DE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1D2D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.38:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.