#E8E2EB color
The hex color #E8E2EB is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 88.6% green and 92.2% blue (232, 226, 235).
Its hue angle is 280°, with 18% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Bubble Bath (#E8E0E9), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.51:1).
#E8E2EB color codes
| HEX | #E8E2EB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 226, 235) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 88.6%, 92.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 18%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(280, 4%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.57, 3.63, -3.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.57, 5.15, 314.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.468, 77.547, 89.573) | |
| Decimal | 15262443 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8E2EB, 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 #E8E2EB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8E2EB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.51:1 | 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 #E8E2EB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1e4ebProtanopia
no red cones#e2e4ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#e8e3e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#e4e4e4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8e2eb; }
.text { color: #e8e2eb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8e2eb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 226 235 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8e2eb, #ebe2ea); }
Similar colors
#e8e0e9Bubble Bath#e9e1e8Violet Vogue#e6dee6Peekaboo#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#dfd8e1Pastel Day#ede9efGreek Goddess#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #E8E2EB?
- #E8E2EB is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Bubble Bath. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8E2EB?
- The RGB value is 232, 226, 235: 232 red, 226 green and 235 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8E2EB?
- The complementary color is #E5EBE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8E2EB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.51:1 and white text 1.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.