#E9CAD6 color
The hex color #E9CAD6 is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 79.2% green and 83.9% blue (233, 202, 214).
Its hue angle is 337°, with 41% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 8% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Berry Butter (#EFCEDC), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.88:1).
#E9CAD6 color codes
| HEX | #E9CAD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 202, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 79.2%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(337, 41%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(337, 13%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 8%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.18, 12.85, -1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.18, 13, 351.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.861, 64.421, 72.518) | |
| Decimal | 15321814 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E9CAD6, 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 #E9CAD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E9CAD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.88:1 | 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 #E9CAD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcfd6Protanopia
no red cones#d3d4d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#eec9ceTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e9cad6; }
.text { color: #e9cad6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e9cad6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 202 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e9cad6, #e9ceca); }
Similar colors
#efcedcBerry Butter#f0ccd9Smidgen of Love#f2cfdcBallerina#eeccddLA Vibes#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e9c4ccLight Blush#f5ced8Icy Pink#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy
Closest common color name: Pastel Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E9CAD6?
- #E9CAD6 is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Berry Butter. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E9CAD6?
- The RGB value is 233, 202, 214: 233 red, 202 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E9CAD6?
- The complementary color is #CAE9DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E9CAD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.88:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.