Soft Cashmere color: hex code #EFB6D8
Soft Cashmere has the hex code #EFB6D8. It is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 71.4% green and 84.7% blue (239, 182, 216).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 64% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 10% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.35:1).
Soft Cashmere (#EFB6D8) color codes
| HEX | #EFB6D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 182, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 71.4%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 64%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 24%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 24%, 10%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.05, 25.88, -9.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.05, 27.41, 340.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.719, 56.767, 72.5) | |
| Decimal | 15709912 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Soft Cashmere, 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 #EFB6D8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFB6D8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | 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 #EFB6D8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9c1d9Protanopia
no red cones#c6cad6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6b6c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efb6d8; }
.text { color: #efb6d8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efb6d8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 182 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efb6d8, #efb6bb); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cotton Candy.
See #EFB6D8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFB6D8?
- #EFB6D8 is a very light, moderate rose known as Soft Cashmere. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Soft Cashmere?
- The RGB value is 239, 182, 216: 239 red, 182 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Soft Cashmere?
- The complementary color is #B6EFCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFB6D8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.35:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.