#EADDE0 color
The hex color #EADDE0 is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 86.7% green and 87.8% blue (234, 221, 224).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 24% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 4% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Rose (#E8DBDD), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.92:1).
#EADDE0 color codes
| HEX | #EADDE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 221, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 86.7%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 24%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 6%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.2, 4.95, 0.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.2, 4.95, 1.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.241, 74.588, 81.045) | |
| Decimal | 15392224 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EADDE0, 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 #EADDE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EADDE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.92:1 | 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 #EADDE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedfe0Protanopia
no red cones#e1e1e0Deuteranopia
no green cones#eddcdeTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eadde0; }
.text { color: #eadde0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eadde0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 221 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eadde0, #eae1dd); }
Similar colors
#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#e5dae1Violet Vapour#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque#eddee6Antarctic Love#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #EADDE0?
- #EADDE0 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 #EADDE0?
- The RGB value is 234, 221, 224: 234 red, 221 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EADDE0?
- The complementary color is #DDEAE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EADDE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.92:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.