#E1CED0 color
The hex color #E1CED0 is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 80.8% green and 81.6% blue (225, 206, 208).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 24% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.94:1).
#E1CED0 color codes
| HEX | #E1CED0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 206, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 80.8%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 24%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.33, 6.93, 1.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.33, 7.08, 11.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.507, 64.705, 68.753) | |
| Decimal | 14798544 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1CED0, 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 #E1CED0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1CED0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | 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 #E1CED0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d0d0Protanopia
no red cones#d5d4d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e5cdcfTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1ced0; }
.text { color: #e1ced0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1ced0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 206 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1ced0, #e1d6ce); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #E1CED0?
- #E1CED0 is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1CED0?
- The RGB value is 225, 206, 208: 225 red, 206 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1CED0?
- The complementary color is #CEE1DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1CED0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.94:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.