#E8D1D5 color
The hex color #E8D1D5 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 82% green and 83.5% blue (232, 209, 213).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 33% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 8% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Ephemeral Red (#E4CFD7), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.51:1).
#E8D1D5 color codes
| HEX | #E8D1D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 209, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 82%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 33%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 10%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 8%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.79, 8.65, 0.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.79, 8.7, 6.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.088, 67.562, 72.392) | |
| Decimal | 15258069 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8D1D5, 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 #E8D1D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8D1D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.51:1 | 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 #E8D1D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d4d5Protanopia
no red cones#d9d8d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#edd0d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8d1d5; }
.text { color: #e8d1d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8d1d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 209 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8d1d5, #e8d9d1); }
Similar colors
#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#f2d6daSummer Crush#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #E8D1D5?
- #E8D1D5 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Ephemeral Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8D1D5?
- The RGB value is 232, 209, 213: 232 red, 209 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8D1D5?
- The complementary color is #D1E8E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8D1D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.51:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.