#E9D2CB color
The hex color #E9D2CB is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 82.4% green and 79.6% blue (233, 210, 203).
Its hue angle is 14°, with 41% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 13% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Fiesta (#EDD8D2), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.55:1).
#E9D2CB color codes
| HEX | #E9D2CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 210, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 82.4%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(14, 41%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(14, 13%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 13%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.87, 6.84, 6.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.87, 9.35, 42.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.43, 67.73, 66.009) | |
| Decimal | 15323851 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E9D2CB, 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 #E9D2CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E9D2CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.55:1 | 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 #E9D2CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d4cbProtanopia
no red cones#dcd8cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#efcfd0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e9d2cb; }
.text { color: #e9d2cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e9d2cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 210 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e9d2cb, #e9e1cb); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E9D2CB?
- #E9D2CB is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Fiesta. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E9D2CB?
- The RGB value is 233, 210, 203: 233 red, 210 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E9D2CB?
- The complementary color is #CBE2E9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E9D2CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.55:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.