#E6DDF3 color
The hex color #E6DDF3 is a very light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 86.7% green and 95.3% blue (230, 221, 243).
Its hue angle is 265°, with 48% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Holographic Lavender (#F0E5F5), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16:1).
#E6DDF3 color codes
| HEX | #E6DDF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 221, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 86.7%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(265, 48%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(265, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.4, 7.05, -9.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.4, 11.92, 306.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.664, 75.007, 95.321) | |
| Decimal | 15130099 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6DDF3, 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 #E6DDF3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6DDF3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16:1 | 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 #E6DDF3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dae0f4Protanopia
no red cones#dbe1f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4e0e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6ddf3; }
.text { color: #e6ddf3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6ddf3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 221 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6ddf3, #f1ddf3); }
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Questions
- What color is #E6DDF3?
- #E6DDF3 is a very light, desaturated violet, closest to the named color Holographic Lavender. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6DDF3?
- The RGB value is 230, 221, 243: 230 red, 221 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6DDF3?
- The complementary color is #EAF3DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6DDF3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.