#E4DBD5 color
The hex color #E4DBD5 is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 85.9% green and 83.5% blue (228, 219, 213).
Its hue angle is 24°, with 22% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 7% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Grim Gray (#E3DCD6), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.39:1).
#E4DBD5 color codes
| HEX | #E4DBD5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 219, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 85.9%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(24, 22%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(24, 7%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.95, 2.04, 4.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.95, 4.52, 63.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.335, 71.962, 73.175) | |
| Decimal | 14998485 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4DBD5, 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 #E4DBD5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4DBD5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.39:1 | 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 #E4DBD5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedbd5Protanopia
no red cones#e0ddd5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7d9d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4dbd5; }
.text { color: #e4dbd5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4dbd5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 219 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4dbd5, #e4e3d5); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Platinum.
Questions
- What color is #E4DBD5?
- #E4DBD5 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 #E4DBD5?
- The RGB value is 228, 219, 213: 228 red, 219 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4DBD5?
- The complementary color is #D5DEE4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4DBD5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.39:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.