#E2DDE3 color
The hex color #E2DDE3 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 86.7% green and 89% blue (226, 221, 227).
Its hue angle is 290°, with 10% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Pebble Beach (#DED8DC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.69:1).
#E2DDE3 color codes
| HEX | #E2DDE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 221, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 86.7%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(290, 10%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(290, 3%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.65, 2.77, -2.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.65, 3.62, 319.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.083, 73.428, 83.086) | |
| Decimal | 14867939 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2DDE3, 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 #E2DDE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2DDE3 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 #E2DDE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dddee3Protanopia
no red cones#dddfe3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2dedfTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2dde3; }
.text { color: #e2dde3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2dde3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 221 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2dde3, #e3dde1); }
Similar colors
#ded8dcPebble Beach#e6dee6Peekaboo#e9e1e8Violet Vogue#dfd8e1Pastel Day#e8e0e9Bubble Bath#dedee5White Elephant#dfdfe5Festive Ferret#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #E2DDE3?
- #E2DDE3 is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Pebble Beach. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2DDE3?
- The RGB value is 226, 221, 227: 226 red, 221 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2DDE3?
- The complementary color is #DEE3DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2DDE3?
- 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.