#E4DCF2 color
The hex color #E4DCF2 is a very light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 86.3% green and 94.9% blue (228, 220, 242).
Its hue angle is 262°, with 46% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Pink Champagne (#E8DFED), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.82:1).
#E4DCF2 color codes
| HEX | #E4DCF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 220, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 86.3%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(262, 46%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(262, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 9%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.97, 6.73, -9.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.97, 11.84, 304.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.612, 74.091, 94.41) | |
| Decimal | 14998770 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4DCF2, 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 #E4DCF2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4DCF2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.82:1 | 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 #E4DCF2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8dff3Protanopia
no red cones#dadff1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2dfe3Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4dcf2; }
.text { color: #e4dcf2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4dcf2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 220 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4dcf2, #efdcf2); }
Similar colors
#e8dfedPink Champagne#f0e5f5Holographic Lavender#f2e4f5Minute Mauve#e6e6faLavender#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#f3e9f7Perfume Haze#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau
Questions
- What color is #E4DCF2?
- #E4DCF2 is a very light, desaturated violet, closest to the named color Pink Champagne. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4DCF2?
- The RGB value is 228, 220, 242: 228 red, 220 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4DCF2?
- The complementary color is #EAF2DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4DCF2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.82:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.