#E1B6C1 color
The hex color #E1B6C1 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 71.4% green and 75.7% blue (225, 182, 193).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 42% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 14% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Heart’s Content (#E2B5BD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.66:1).
#E1B6C1 color codes
| HEX | #E1B6C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 182, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 71.4%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 42%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 19%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 14%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.06, 17.21, 0.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.06, 17.21, 1.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.405, 53.316, 57.709) | |
| Decimal | 14792385 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1B6C1, 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 #E1B6C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1B6C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.66:1 | 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 #E1B6C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbbdc1Protanopia
no red cones#c5c4c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9b4baTritanopia
no blue cones#c1c1c1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1b6c1; }
.text { color: #e1b6c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1b6c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 182 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1b6c1, #e1c1b6); }
Similar colors
#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#deb4c5Mental Floss#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e6bccdPink Mist#dfb1b6Sakura#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#edb8c7Chantilly
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E1B6C1?
- #E1B6C1 is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Heart’s Content. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1B6C1?
- The RGB value is 225, 182, 193: 225 red, 182 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1B6C1?
- The complementary color is #B6E1D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1B6C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.66:1 and white text 1.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.