#E6D5DA color
The hex color #E6D5DA is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 83.5% green and 85.5% blue (230, 213, 218).
Its hue angle is 342°, with 25% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 5% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Red (#ECDBE0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.89:1).
#E6D5DA color codes
| HEX | #E6D5DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 213, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 83.5%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(342, 25%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(342, 7%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.74, 6.71, -0.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.74, 6.72, 357.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.081, 69.474, 76.087) | |
| Decimal | 15128026 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6D5DA, 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 #E6D5DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6D5DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.89:1 | 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 #E6D5DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d8daProtanopia
no red cones#dadadaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9d4d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6d5da; }
.text { color: #e6d5da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6d5da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 213 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6d5da, #e6d9d5); }
Similar colors
#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#eddee6Antarctic Love#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e5dae1Violet Vapour
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #E6D5DA?
- #E6D5DA is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6D5DA?
- The RGB value is 230, 213, 218: 230 red, 213 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6D5DA?
- The complementary color is #D5E6E1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6D5DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.89:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.