#EAD9DA color
The hex color #EAD9DA is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 85.1% green and 85.5% blue (234, 217, 218).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 29% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 7% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Discrete Pink (#EBDBDD), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.44:1).
#EAD9DA color codes
| HEX | #EAD9DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 217, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 85.1%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 29%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 7%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 7%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.06, 6, 1.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.06, 6.22, 15.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.398, 72.181, 76.487) | |
| Decimal | 15391194 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAD9DA, 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 #EAD9DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAD9DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.44:1 | 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 #EAD9DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdbdaProtanopia
no red cones#dfdedaDeuteranopia
no green cones#eed8d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ead9da; }
.text { color: #ead9da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ead9da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 217 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ead9da, #eae1d9); }Similar colors
#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#e1d2d5Secret Blush#f6dfe0Hint of Red#f8e4e3Tutu
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EAD9DA?
- #EAD9DA is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Discrete Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAD9DA?
- The RGB value is 234, 217, 218: 234 red, 217 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAD9DA?
- The complementary color is #D9EAE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAD9DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.44:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.