#E2D0E3 color
The hex color #E2D0E3 is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 81.6% green and 89% blue (226, 208, 227).
Its hue angle is 297°, with 25% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Decadial Pink (#DECADE), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.37:1).
#E2D0E3 color codes
| HEX | #E2D0E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 208, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 81.6%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(297, 25%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(297, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.42, 9.57, -7.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.42, 11.92, 323.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.783, 66.827, 81.986) | |
| Decimal | 14864611 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2D0E3, 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 #E2D0E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2D0E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.37:1 | 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 #E2D0E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfd4e4Protanopia
no red cones#d2d6e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3d1d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2d0e3; }
.text { color: #e2d0e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2d0e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 208 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2d0e3, #e3d0db); }
Similar colors
#decadeDecadial Pink#eed5eeScented Spring#dec6d3Matt Lilac#dcc6d2Light Lilac#f4daf1Grape Taffy#eccee5Sweet Dreams#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #E2D0E3?
- #E2D0E3 is a very light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Decadial Pink. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2D0E3?
- The RGB value is 226, 208, 227: 226 red, 208 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2D0E3?
- The complementary color is #D1E3D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2D0E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.37:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.