#E8ADA9 color
The hex color #E8ADA9 is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 67.8% green and 66.3% blue (232, 173, 169).
Its hue angle is 4°, with 58% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 27% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Chewing Gum (#E6B0AF), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.98:1).
#E8ADA9 color codes
| HEX | #E8ADA9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 173, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 67.8%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(4, 58%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(4, 27%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 27%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.01, 21.01, 10.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.01, 23.49, 26.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.385, 49.91, 44.245) | |
| Decimal | 15248809 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8ADA9, 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 #E8ADA9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8ADA9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.98:1 | 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 #E8ADA9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b5a8Protanopia
no red cones#c6c0a8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f5a7acTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8ada9; }
.text { color: #e8ada9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8ada9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 173 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8ada9, #e8cda9); }
Similar colors
#e6b0afChewing Gum#ecb2b3Deeply Embarrassed#e5b3b2Perfect Pink#f4a6a3Calabrese#eebbbbAngry Ghost#fdb2abPeach Bud#ebb9afSalmon Glow#ffb6b4Young Salmon
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E8ADA9?
- #E8ADA9 is a light, moderate red, closest to the named color Chewing Gum. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8ADA9?
- The RGB value is 232, 173, 169: 232 red, 173 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8ADA9?
- The complementary color is #A9E4E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8ADA9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.98:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.