Violet Vapour color: hex code #E5DAE1
Violet Vapour has the hex code #E5DAE1. It is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 85.5% green and 88.2% blue (229, 218, 225).
Its hue angle is 322°, with 17% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 2% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.45:1).
Violet Vapour (#E5DAE1) color codes
| HEX | #E5DAE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 218, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 85.5%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(322, 17%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(322, 5%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.08, 4.98, -2.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.08, 5.4, 337.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.973, 72.238, 81.424) | |
| Decimal | 15063777 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Violet Vapour, 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 #E5DAE1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5DAE1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.45:1 | 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 #E5DAE1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadce1Protanopia
no red cones#dddde1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7dadcTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5dae1; }
.text { color: #e5dae1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5dae1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 218 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5dae1, #e5dadb); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
See #E5DAE1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E5DAE1?
- #E5DAE1 is a very light, grayish rose known as Violet Vapour. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Violet Vapour?
- The RGB value is 229, 218, 225: 229 red, 218 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Violet Vapour?
- The complementary color is #DAE5DE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5DAE1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.45:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.