#E0CDD2 color
The hex color #E0CDD2 is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 80.4% green and 82.4% blue (224, 205, 210).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 23% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 6% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.83:1).
#E0CDD2 color codes
| HEX | #E0CDD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 205, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 80.4%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 23%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 6%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.05, 7.45, -0.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.05, 7.45, 359.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.203, 64.164, 69.963) | |
| Decimal | 14732754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0CDD2, 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 #E0CDD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0CDD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | 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 #E0CDD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfd0d2Protanopia
no red cones#d3d3d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4cccfTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0cdd2; }
.text { color: #e0cdd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0cdd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 205 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0cdd2, #e0d2cd); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#dcc6d2Light Lilac
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #E0CDD2?
- #E0CDD2 is a very light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0CDD2?
- The RGB value is 224, 205, 210: 224 red, 205 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0CDD2?
- The complementary color is #CDE0DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0CDD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.83:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.