Tussie-Mussie color: hex code #EDC5D7
Tussie-Mussie has the hex code #EDC5D7. It is a very light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 77.3% green and 84.3% blue (237, 197, 215).
Its hue angle is 333°, with 53% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 9% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.57:1).
Tussie-Mussie (#EDC5D7) color codes
| HEX | #EDC5D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 197, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 77.3%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(333, 53%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(333, 17%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 9%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.36, 17.05, -3.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.36, 17.44, 347.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.156, 62.845, 72.87) | |
| Decimal | 15582679 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Tussie-Mussie, 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 #EDC5D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDC5D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.57:1 | 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 #EDC5D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8ccd8Protanopia
no red cones#d1d2d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3c4cbTritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edc5d7; }
.text { color: #edc5d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edc5d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 197 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edc5d7, #edc7c5); }Similar colors
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See #EDC5D7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EDC5D7?
- #EDC5D7 is a very light, moderate rose known as Tussie-Mussie. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Tussie-Mussie?
- The RGB value is 237, 197, 215: 237 red, 197 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Tussie-Mussie?
- The complementary color is #C5EDDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDC5D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.57:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.