#E0DEC8 color
The hex color #E0DEC8 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.8% red, 87.1% green and 78.4% blue (224, 222, 200).
Its hue angle is 55°, with 28% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 11% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Sip of Mint (#DEDFC9), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.45:1).
#E0DEC8 color codes
| HEX | #E0DEC8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 222, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.8%, 87.1%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 28%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 11%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 11%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.09, -3.06, 11.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.09, 11.46, 105.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.286, 72.26, 65.035) | |
| Decimal | 14737096 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E0DEC8, 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 #E0DEC8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E0DEC8 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 #E0DEC8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2dcc7Protanopia
no red cones#e3dec9Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4dbd8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e0dec8; }
.text { color: #e0dec8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e0dec8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(224 222 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e0dec8, #d6e0c8); }
Similar colors
#dedfc9Sip of Mint#e0dcc8Oatmeal#e9e3cbNylon#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#e6dfc4Horseradish#e1ddcdCappuccino Cosmico#ebe5d0Cauliflower#e1ddbfSilver Fern
Questions
- What color is #E0DEC8?
- #E0DEC8 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Sip of Mint. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E0DEC8?
- The RGB value is 224, 222, 200: 224 red, 222 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E0DEC8?
- The complementary color is #C8CAE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E0DEC8?
- 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.