#E8AFB9 color
The hex color #E8AFB9 is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 68.6% green and 72.5% blue (232, 175, 185).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 55% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 20% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Ibis (#F4B3C2), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.26:1).
#E8AFB9 color codes
| HEX | #E8AFB9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 175, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 68.6%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 55%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 25%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 20%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.87, 22.23, 3.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.87, 22.44, 7.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.366, 51.321, 52.774) | |
| Decimal | 15249337 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8AFB9, 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 #E8AFB9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8AFB9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.26:1 | 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 #E8AFB9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7b8b9Protanopia
no red cones#c4c2b8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3abb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8afb9; }
.text { color: #e8afb9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8afb9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 175 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8afb9, #e8c2af); }
Similar colors
#f4b3c2Ibis#edb2c4Fallen Blossoms#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#edb8c7Chantilly#dfb1b6Sakura#f4acb6Pink Blush#f8b4c4Love Spell#ecb2b3Deeply Embarrassed
Closest common color name: Light Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E8AFB9?
- #E8AFB9 is a light, moderate red, closest to the named color Ibis. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8AFB9?
- The RGB value is 232, 175, 185: 232 red, 175 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8AFB9?
- The complementary color is #AFE8DE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8AFB9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.26:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.