#E4E0DF color
The hex color #E4E0DF is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 87.8% green and 87.5% blue (228, 224, 223).
Its hue angle is 12°, with 8% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 2% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Diamonds in the Sky (#E5E2E1), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.03:1).
#E4E0DF color codes
| HEX | #E4E0DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 224, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 87.8%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(12, 8%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(12, 2%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.46, 1.18, 0.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.46, 1.52, 39.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.968, 75.133, 80.509) | |
| Decimal | 14999775 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4E0DF, 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 #E4E0DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4E0DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.03:1 | 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 #E4E0DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1e0dfProtanopia
no red cones#e2e1dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e5e0e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4e0df; }
.text { color: #e4e0df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4e0df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 224 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4e0df, #e4e3df); }
Similar colors
#e5e2e1Diamonds in the Sky#deddddSilver Lake#e1dfe1Chrome#eae3e0Disappearing Memories#ebe8e7Coconut Agony#dddcdbPorcelain#e9e1dfMilk and Cookies#e5e4e2Platinum
Questions
- What color is #E4E0DF?
- #E4E0DF is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Diamonds in the Sky. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4E0DF?
- The RGB value is 228, 224, 223: 228 red, 224 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4E0DF?
- The complementary color is #DFE3E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4E0DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.03:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.