#E5BDCB color
The hex color #E5BDCB is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 74.1% green and 79.6% blue (229, 189, 203).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 43% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 11% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Pink Mist (#E6BCCD), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.47:1).
#E5BDCB color codes
| HEX | #E5BDCB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 189, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 74.1%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 43%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 17%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 11%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.39, 16.51, -1.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.39, 16.6, 354.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.29, 57.367, 64.333) | |
| Decimal | 15056331 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5BDCB, 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 #E5BDCB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5BDCB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.47:1 | 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 #E5BDCB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1c4ccProtanopia
no red cones#cacacaDeuteranopia
no green cones#ecbcc2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5bdcb; }
.text { color: #e5bdcb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5bdcb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 189 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5bdcb, #e5c3bd); }
Similar colors
#e6bccdPink Mist#debccdCreamy Berry#eec0d2Guava Glow#deb4c5Mental Floss#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e9c4ccLight Blush#f4c4d0In the Pink
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E5BDCB?
- #E5BDCB is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Pink Mist. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5BDCB?
- The RGB value is 229, 189, 203: 229 red, 189 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5BDCB?
- The complementary color is #BDE5D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5BDCB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.47:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.