#E1DBF8 color
The hex color #E1DBF8 is a very light, moderate violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 85.9% green and 97.3% blue (225, 219, 248).
Its hue angle is 252°, with 67% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plateau (#CFCBE5), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.69:1).
#E1DBF8 color codes
| HEX | #E1DBF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 219, 248) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 85.9%, 97.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(252, 67%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(252, 12%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 12%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.66, 7.44, -13.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.66, 15.31, 299.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.323, 73.448, 99.103) | |
| Decimal | 14801912 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1DBF8, 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 #E1DBF8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1DBF8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.69:1 | 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 #E1DBF8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5dff9Protanopia
no red cones#d6def7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dddfe4Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1dbf8; }
.text { color: #e1dbf8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1dbf8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 219 248 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1dbf8, #f0dbf8); }
Similar colors
#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau#e6e6faLavender#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#d5c7e8Foggy Love#f0e5f5Holographic Lavender#e8dfedPink Champagne#f2e4f5Minute Mauve#cbc3e3Light Purple
Questions
- What color is #E1DBF8?
- #E1DBF8 is a very light, moderate violet, closest to the named color Foggy Plateau. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1DBF8?
- The RGB value is 225, 219, 248: 225 red, 219 green and 248 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1DBF8?
- The complementary color is #F2F8DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1DBF8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.69:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.