#E0DDCD color
The hex color #E0DDCD is a very light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 86.7% green and 80.4% blue (224, 221, 205).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 23% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Cappuccino Cosmico (#E1DDCD), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.39:1).
#E0DDCD color codes
| HEX | #E0DDCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 221, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 86.7%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 23%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.95, -1.73, 8.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.95, 8.39, 101.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.615, 71.968, 68.075) | |
| Decimal | 14736845 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0DDCD, 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 #E0DDCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0DDCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | 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 #E0DDCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1dcccProtanopia
no red cones#e2ddcdDeuteranopia
no green cones#e3dad8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0ddcd; }
.text { color: #e0ddcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0ddcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 221 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0ddcd, #dae0cd); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #E0DDCD?
- #E0DDCD is a very light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Cappuccino Cosmico. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0DDCD?
- The RGB value is 224, 221, 205: 224 red, 221 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0DDCD?
- The complementary color is #CDD0E0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0DDCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.39:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.