#E8BDD5 color
The hex color #E8BDD5 is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 74.1% green and 83.5% blue (232, 189, 213).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 48% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 8% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Starlet Pink (#EDC2DB), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.67:1).
#E8BDD5 color codes
| HEX | #E8BDD5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 189, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 74.1%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 48%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 19%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 8%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.94, 19.24, -6.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.94, 20.21, 342.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.486, 58.357, 70.858) | |
| Decimal | 15252949 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8BDD5, 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 #E8BDD5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8BDD5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.67:1 | 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 #E8BDD5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfc5d6Protanopia
no red cones#c9cbd4Deuteranopia
no green cones#eebdc5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8bdd5; }
.text { color: #e8bdd5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8bdd5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 189 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8bdd5, #e8bdc0); }
Similar colors
#edc2dbStarlet Pink#e6bccdPink Mist#eec0d2Guava Glow#f3c3d8Sweetheart#e8b5ceSweet Lilac#e4b3ccMuddy Mauve#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#dab4ccPurple Poodle
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E8BDD5?
- #E8BDD5 is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Starlet Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8BDD5?
- The RGB value is 232, 189, 213: 232 red, 189 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8BDD5?
- The complementary color is #BDE8D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8BDD5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.67:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.