#EAD6D1 color
The hex color #EAD6D1 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 83.9% green and 82% blue (234, 214, 209).
Its hue angle is 12°, with 37% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 11% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Fiesta (#EDD8D2), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.04:1).
#EAD6D1 color codes
| HEX | #EAD6D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 214, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 83.9%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(12, 37%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(12, 11%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 11%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.09, 6.07, 4.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.09, 7.84, 39.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.486, 70.19, 70.197) | |
| Decimal | 15390417 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAD6D1, 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 #EAD6D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAD6D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.04:1 | 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 #EAD6D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad8d1Protanopia
no red cones#dfdcd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0d4d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ead6d1; }
.text { color: #ead6d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ead6d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 214 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ead6d1, #eae3d1); }
Similar colors
#edd8d2Fiesta#f0dbd5Porcelain Blush#e3d1ccChina Silk#e5d3ccBridal Scent#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#f2e0daFallen Petals#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EAD6D1?
- #EAD6D1 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 #EAD6D1?
- The RGB value is 234, 214, 209: 234 red, 214 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAD6D1?
- The complementary color is #D1E5EA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAD6D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.04:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.