#E5D2E0 color
The hex color #E5D2E0 is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 82.4% green and 87.8% blue (229, 210, 224).
Its hue angle is 316°, with 27% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 2% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Ephemeral Red (#E4CFD7), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.63:1).
#E5D2E0 color codes
| HEX | #E5D2E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 210, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 82.4%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(316, 27%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(316, 8%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.07, 8.99, -4.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.07, 10.06, 333.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.812, 68.134, 80.033) | |
| Decimal | 15061728 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5D2E0, 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 #E5D2E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5D2E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.63:1 | 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 #E5D2E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d6e1Protanopia
no red cones#d6d8dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e7d3d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5d2e0; }
.text { color: #e5d2e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5d2e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 210 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5d2e0, #e5d2d7); }
Similar colors
#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#decadeDecadial Pink#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#eddee6Antarctic Love#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #E5D2E0?
- #E5D2E0 is a very light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Ephemeral Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5D2E0?
- The RGB value is 229, 210, 224: 229 red, 210 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5D2E0?
- The complementary color is #D2E5D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5D2E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.63:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.