#E6B2B3 color
The hex color #E6B2B3 is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 69.8% green and 70.2% blue (230, 178, 179).
Its hue angle is 359°, with 51% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 22% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Perfect Pink (#E5B3B2), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.38:1).
#E6B2B3 color codes
| HEX | #E6B2B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 178, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 69.8%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(359, 51%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(359, 23%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 22%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.23, 19.01, 6.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.23, 20.19, 19.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.691, 51.921, 49.675) | |
| Decimal | 15119027 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6B2B3, 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 #E6B2B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6B2B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.38:1 | 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 #E6B2B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbb9b3Protanopia
no red cones#c7c2b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1adb3Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6b2b3; }
.text { color: #e6b2b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6b2b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 178 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6b2b3, #e6cbb2); }
Similar colors
#e5b3b2Perfect Pink#e6b0afChewing Gum#ecb2b3Deeply Embarrassed#dfb1b6Sakura#eebbbbAngry Ghost#f0bcbeBlush Rush#eabcc0Blush Kiss#e2b5bdHeart’s Content
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E6B2B3?
- #E6B2B3 is a light, moderate red, closest to the named color Perfect Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6B2B3?
- The RGB value is 230, 178, 179: 230 red, 178 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6B2B3?
- The complementary color is #B2E6E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6B2B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.38:1 and white text 1.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.