#E8B4D5 color
The hex color #E8B4D5 is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 70.6% green and 83.5% blue (232, 180, 213).
Its hue angle is 322°, with 53% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 8% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Soft Cashmere (#EFB6D8), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.92:1).
#E8B4D5 color codes
| HEX | #E8B4D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 180, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 70.6%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(322, 53%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(322, 22%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 8%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.81, 24.04, -9.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.81, 25.79, 338.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.61, 54.604, 70.232) | |
| Decimal | 15250645 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8B4D5, 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 #E8B4D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8B4D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.92:1 | 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 #E8B4D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6bed6Protanopia
no red cones#c2c6d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#efb5bfTritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8b4d5; }
.text { color: #e8b4d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8b4d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 180 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8b4d5, #e8b4bb); }
Similar colors
#efb6d8Soft Cashmere#eebbddRosecco#e7aecdRoses in the Snow#e3abcePink Bliss#e8b5ceSweet Lilac#e4b3ccMuddy Mauve#f5b9d8Manga Pink#daafd1Violet Vamp
Closest common color name: Cotton Candy.
Questions
- What color is #E8B4D5?
- #E8B4D5 is a light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Soft Cashmere. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8B4D5?
- The RGB value is 232, 180, 213: 232 red, 180 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8B4D5?
- The complementary color is #B4E8C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8B4D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.92:1 and white text 1.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.