#E5D1D5 color
The hex color #E5D1D5 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 82% green and 83.5% blue (229, 209, 213).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 28% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 7% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.41:1).
#E5D1D5 color codes
| HEX | #E5D1D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 209, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 82%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 28%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 9%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.54, 7.6, 0.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.54, 7.62, 4.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.123, 67.064, 72.347) | |
| Decimal | 15061461 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5D1D5, 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 #E5D1D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5D1D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.41:1 | 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 #E5D1D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d4d5Protanopia
no red cones#d8d7d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e9d0d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5d1d5; }
.text { color: #e5d1d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5d1d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 209 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5d1d5, #e5d7d1); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #E5D1D5?
- #E5D1D5 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5D1D5?
- The RGB value is 229, 209, 213: 229 red, 209 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5D1D5?
- The complementary color is #D1E5E1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5D1D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.41:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.