#E4D8D3 color
The hex color #E4D8D3 is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 84.7% green and 82.7% blue (228, 216, 211).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 24% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 7% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mocha Ice (#DFD2CA), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.06:1).
#E4D8D3 color codes
| HEX | #E4D8D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 216, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 84.7%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 24%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 7%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.15, 3.26, 3.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.15, 5.11, 50.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.307, 70.31, 71.588) | |
| Decimal | 14997715 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4D8D3, 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 #E4D8D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4D8D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | 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 #E4D8D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd9d3Protanopia
no red cones#dedbd3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8d6d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4d8d3; }
.text { color: #e4d8d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4d8d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 216 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4d8d3, #e4e1d3); }
Similar colors
#dfd2caMocha Ice#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#eee0ddPowder Room#e5d3ccBridal Scent#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e3dcd6Grim Gray#e9e1dfMilk and Cookies#f0e0dcWhite Russian
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E4D8D3?
- #E4D8D3 is a very light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Mocha Ice. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4D8D3?
- The RGB value is 228, 216, 211: 228 red, 216 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4D8D3?
- The complementary color is #D3DFE4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4D8D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.06:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.