#E3DAD1 color
The hex color #E3DAD1 is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 85.5% green and 82% blue (227, 218, 209).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 24% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 8% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Grim Gray (#E3DCD6), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.22:1).
#E3DAD1 color codes
| HEX | #E3DAD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 218, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 85.5%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 24%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.52, 1.54, 5.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.52, 5.73, 74.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.257, 71.078, 70.433) | |
| Decimal | 14932689 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E3DAD1, 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 #E3DAD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3DAD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.22:1 | 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 #E3DAD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dddad0Protanopia
no red cones#dfdcd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7d8d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3dad1; }
.text { color: #e3dad1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3dad1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 218 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3dad1, #e3e3d1); }
Similar colors
#e3dcd6Grim Gray#e9e0d4Mountain Peak#ece0d6Dallas Dust#e1daceNoble Cream#e2dcd7Marble Quarry#e1dbd0Merino#e7dcceCrepuscular#ede0d5Delicate Bliss
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E3DAD1?
- #E3DAD1 is a very light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Grim Gray. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E3DAD1?
- The RGB value is 227, 218, 209: 227 red, 218 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E3DAD1?
- The complementary color is #D1DAE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3DAD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.22:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.