#E8CED2 color
The hex color #E8CED2 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 80.8% green and 82.4% blue (232, 206, 210).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 36% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 9% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Perfume Cloud (#E2C9CE), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.19:1).
#E8CED2 color codes
| HEX | #E8CED2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 206, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 80.8%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 36%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 11%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.97, 9.72, 1.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.97, 9.82, 7.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.982, 65.953, 70.162) | |
| Decimal | 15257298 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8CED2, 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 #E8CED2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8CED2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.19:1 | 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 #E8CED2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d2d2Protanopia
no red cones#d7d6d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#edcccfTritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8ced2; }
.text { color: #e8ced2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8ced2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 206 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8ced2, #e8d7ce); }
Similar colors
#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#f2d6daSummer Crush#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#eacacbPetite Pink#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#f7d5d4Ballet
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #E8CED2?
- #E8CED2 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Perfume Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8CED2?
- The RGB value is 232, 206, 210: 232 red, 206 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8CED2?
- The complementary color is #CEE8E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8CED2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.19:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.