#E6DFD3 color
The hex color #E6DFD3 is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 87.5% green and 82.7% blue (230, 223, 211).
Its hue angle is 38°, with 28% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 8% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Hourglass (#E5E0D5), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.86:1).
#E6DFD3 color codes
| HEX | #E6DFD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 223, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 87.5%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 28%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(38, 8%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.07, 0.33, 6.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.07, 6.73, 87.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.777, 74.302, 72.229) | |
| Decimal | 15130579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6DFD3, 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 #E6DFD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6DFD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.86:1 | 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 #E6DFD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e2dfd2Protanopia
no red cones#e4e0d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#eadddbTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6dfd3; }
.text { color: #e6dfd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6dfd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 223 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6dfd3, #e4e6d3); }
Similar colors
#e5e0d5Hourglass#e9e0d4Mountain Peak#e1dbd0Merino#e1daceNoble Cream#e3dbcdLast Straw#ebe5d7Sugar Quill#eae5d8Helium#e1dacbAlbescent
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E6DFD3?
- #E6DFD3 is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Hourglass. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6DFD3?
- The RGB value is 230, 223, 211: 230 red, 223 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6DFD3?
- The complementary color is #D3DAE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6DFD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.86:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.