#E2B2B7 color
The hex color #E2B2B7 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 69.8% green and 71.8% blue (226, 178, 183).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 45% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 19% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Sakura (#DFB1B6), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.29:1).
#E2B2B7 color codes
| HEX | #E2B2B7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 178, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 69.8%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 45%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 21%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 21%, 19%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.94, 18.15, 4.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.94, 18.61, 12.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.832, 51.431, 51.777) | |
| Decimal | 14856887 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2B2B7, 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 #E2B2B7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2B2B7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.29:1 | 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 #E2B2B7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b9b7Protanopia
no red cones#c4c1b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ecaeb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2b2b7; }
.text { color: #e2b2b7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2b2b7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 178 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2b2b7, #e2c5b2); }
Similar colors
#dfb1b6Sakura#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e5b3b2Perfect Pink#eabcc0Blush Kiss#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e6b0afChewing Gum#ecb2b3Deeply Embarrassed
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E2B2B7?
- #E2B2B7 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Sakura. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2B2B7?
- The RGB value is 226, 178, 183: 226 red, 178 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2B2B7?
- The complementary color is #B2E2DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2B2B7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.29:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.