#EAD9E3 color
The hex color #EAD9E3 is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 85.1% green and 89% blue (234, 217, 227).
Its hue angle is 325°, with 29% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 3% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Antarctic Love (#EDDEE6), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.53:1).
#EAD9E3 color codes
| HEX | #EAD9E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 217, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 85.1%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(325, 29%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(325, 7%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 3%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.29, 7.56, -2.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.29, 8.05, 339.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.608, 72.665, 82.859) | |
| Decimal | 15391203 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EAD9E3, 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 #EAD9E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EAD9E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.53:1 | 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 #EAD9E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dadce3Protanopia
no red cones#dddee2Deuteranopia
no green cones#ecd9dcTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ead9e3; }
.text { color: #ead9e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ead9e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 217 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ead9e3, #ead9db); }
Similar colors
#eddee6Antarctic Love#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#f6e2eaFirst Crush#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e5dae1Violet Vapour#f8e0e7Pork Belly#e8dfedPink Champagne
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #EAD9E3?
- #EAD9E3 is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Antarctic Love. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EAD9E3?
- The RGB value is 234, 217, 227: 234 red, 217 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EAD9E3?
- The complementary color is #D9EAE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EAD9E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.53:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.