#E9B9C7 color
The hex color #E9B9C7 is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 72.5% green and 78% blue (233, 185, 199).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 52% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 15% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Chantilly (#EDB8C7), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.23:1).
#E9B9C7 color codes
| HEX | #E9B9C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 185, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 72.5%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 52%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 21%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 21%, 15%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.7, 19.41, -0.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.7, 19.42, 358.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.262, 56.147, 61.632) | |
| Decimal | 15317447 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E9B9C7, 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 #E9B9C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E9B9C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.23:1 | 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 #E9B9C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bec1c7Protanopia
no red cones#c9c9c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1b7beTritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e9b9c7; }
.text { color: #e9b9c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e9b9c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 185 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e9b9c7, #e9c3b9); }
Similar colors
#edb8c7Chantilly#e6bccdPink Mist#eec0d2Guava Glow#f2b8caBerries N’ Cream#deb4c5Mental Floss#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#f4c4d0In the Pink#edb2c4Fallen Blossoms
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E9B9C7?
- #E9B9C7 is a light, moderate rose, closest to the named color Chantilly. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E9B9C7?
- The RGB value is 233, 185, 199: 233 red, 185 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E9B9C7?
- The complementary color is #B9E9DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E9B9C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.23:1 and white text 1.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.