#E3DCE4 color
The hex color #E3DCE4 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 86.3% green and 89.4% blue (227, 220, 228).
Its hue angle is 292°, with 13% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Peekaboo (#E6DEE6), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.62:1).
#E3DCE4 color codes
| HEX | #E3DCE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 220, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 86.3%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(292, 13%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(292, 4%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.5, 3.8, -3.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.5, 4.88, 321.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.273, 73.119, 83.742) | |
| Decimal | 14933220 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E3DCE4, 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 #E3DCE4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3DCE4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.62:1 | 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 #E3DCE4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdee4Protanopia
no red cones#dddee4Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3dddfTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3dce4; }
.text { color: #e3dce4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3dce4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 220 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3dce4, #e4dce1); }
Similar colors
#e6dee6Peekaboo#dfd8e1Pastel Day#e8e0e9Bubble Bath#e9e1e8Violet Vogue#e5dae1Violet Vapour#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#ded8dcPebble Beach#e3dfecVelvet Scarf
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #E3DCE4?
- #E3DCE4 is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Peekaboo. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E3DCE4?
- The RGB value is 227, 220, 228: 227 red, 220 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E3DCE4?
- The complementary color is #DDE4DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3DCE4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.62:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.