#E8D9DE color
The hex color #E8D9DE is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 85.1% green and 87.1% blue (232, 217, 222).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 25% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 4% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Red (#ECDBE0), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.41:1).
#E8D9DE color codes
| HEX | #E8D9DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 217, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 85.1%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 25%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88, 6, -0.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88, 6.03, 354.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.275, 72.056, 79.247) | |
| Decimal | 15260126 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8D9DE, 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 #E8D9DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8D9DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.41:1 | 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 #E8D9DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadbdeProtanopia
no red cones#dededeDeuteranopia
no green cones#ebd9dbTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8d9de; }
.text { color: #e8d9de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8d9de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 217 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8d9de, #e8dbd9); }
Similar colors
#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#e5dae1Violet Vapour#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#eddee6Antarctic Love#e1d2d5Secret Blush#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #E8D9DE?
- #E8D9DE is a very light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8D9DE?
- The RGB value is 232, 217, 222: 232 red, 217 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8D9DE?
- The complementary color is #D9E8E3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8D9DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.41:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.