#E4D0D5 color
The hex color #E4D0D5 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 81.6% green and 83.5% blue (228, 208, 213).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 27% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 7% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.28:1).
#E4D0D5 color codes
| HEX | #E4D0D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 208, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 81.6%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 27%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 9%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.21, 7.78, 0.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.21, 7.78, 0.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.56, 66.411, 72.25) | |
| Decimal | 14995669 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4D0D5, 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 #E4D0D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4D0D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | 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 #E4D0D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d3d5Protanopia
no red cones#d7d6d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8cfd2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4d0d5; }
.text { color: #e4d0d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4d0d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 208 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4d0d5, #e4d5d0); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #E4D0D5?
- #E4D0D5 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4D0D5?
- The RGB value is 228, 208, 213: 228 red, 208 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4D0D5?
- The complementary color is #D0E4DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4D0D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.28:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.