#E3BEC7 color
The hex color #E3BEC7 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 74.5% green and 78% blue (227, 190, 199).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 40% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 12% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Light Blush (#E9C4CC), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.46:1).
#E3BEC7 color codes
| HEX | #E3BEC7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 190, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 74.5%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 40%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 16%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 12%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.34, 14.62, 0.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.34, 14.62, 1.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.4, 57.283, 61.897) | |
| Decimal | 14925511 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E3BEC7, 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 #E3BEC7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3BEC7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.46:1 | 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 #E3BEC7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c4c7Protanopia
no red cones#cbcac6Deuteranopia
no green cones#eabcc1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3bec7; }
.text { color: #e3bec7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3bec7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 190 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3bec7, #e3c8be); }
Similar colors
#e9c4ccLight Blush#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#f1c7d0Oh so Pink#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e6bccdPink Mist#eabcc0Blush Kiss#debccdCreamy Berry
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E3BEC7?
- #E3BEC7 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Light Blush. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E3BEC7?
- The RGB value is 227, 190, 199: 227 red, 190 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E3BEC7?
- The complementary color is #BEE3DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3BEC7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.46:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.