#E5D4D8 color
The hex color #E5D4D8 is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 83.1% green and 84.7% blue (229, 212, 216).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 25% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 6% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Secret Blush (#E1D2D5), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.74:1).
#E5D4D8 color codes
| HEX | #E5D4D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 212, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 83.1%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 25%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 7%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 6%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.36, 6.54, 0.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.36, 6.55, 1.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.25, 68.704, 74.618) | |
| Decimal | 15062232 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5D4D8, 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 #E5D4D8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5D4D8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.74:1 | 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 #E5D4D8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d6d8Protanopia
no red cones#dad9d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8d3d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5d4d8; }
.text { color: #e5d4d8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5d4d8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 212 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5d4d8, #e5d9d4); }
Similar colors
#e1d2d5Secret Blush#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#e5dae1Violet Vapour
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #E5D4D8?
- #E5D4D8 is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Secret Blush. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E5D4D8?
- The RGB value is 229, 212, 216: 229 red, 212 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5D4D8?
- The complementary color is #D4E5E1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5D4D8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.74:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.