Sweet and Sassy color: hex code #E1C9D1
Sweet and Sassy has the hex code #E1C9D1. It is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 78.8% green and 82% blue (225, 201, 209).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 29% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 7% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.48:1).
Sweet and Sassy (#E1C9D1) color codes
| HEX | #E1C9D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 201, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 78.8%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 29%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 11%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 7%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.12, 9.74, -0.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.12, 9.78, 354.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.445, 62.385, 69.009) | |
| Decimal | 14797265 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sweet and Sassy, 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 #E1C9D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1C9D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.48:1 | 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 #E1C9D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcdd1Protanopia
no red cones#d0d0d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e5c8ccTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1c9d1; }
.text { color: #e1c9d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1c9d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 201 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1c9d1, #e1cdc9); }Similar colors
#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#f2d6daSummer Crush#eacacbPetite Pink
Closest common color name: Thistle.
See #E1C9D1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E1C9D1?
- #E1C9D1 is a very light, desaturated rose known as Sweet and Sassy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sweet and Sassy?
- The RGB value is 225, 201, 209: 225 red, 201 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sweet and Sassy?
- The complementary color is #C9E1D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1C9D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.48:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.