#E9DBDD color
The hex color #E9DBDD is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 85.9% green and 86.7% blue (233, 219, 221).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 24% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 5% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Rose (#E8DBDD), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.64:1).
#E9DBDD color codes
| HEX | #E9DBDD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 219, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 85.9%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 24%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 6%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 5%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.55, 5.13, 0.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.55, 5.18, 8.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.985, 73.208, 78.731) | |
| Decimal | 15326173 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E9DBDD, 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 #E9DBDD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E9DBDD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.64:1 | 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 #E9DBDD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddddddProtanopia
no red cones#e0dfddDeuteranopia
no green cones#ecdadcTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e9dbdd; }
.text { color: #e9dbdd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e9dbdd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 219 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e9dbdd, #e9e0db); }
Similar colors
#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #E9DBDD?
- #E9DBDD is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Rose. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E9DBDD?
- The RGB value is 233, 219, 221: 233 red, 219 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E9DBDD?
- The complementary color is #DBE9E7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E9DBDD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.64:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.