#ECD8DB color
The hex color #ECD8DB is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 84.7% green and 85.9% blue (236, 216, 219).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 34% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 7% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Red (#ECDBE0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.41:1).
#ECD8DB color codes
| HEX | #ECD8DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 216, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 84.7%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 34%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 8%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88, 7.39, 1.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88, 7.46, 7.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.933, 72.06, 77.124) | |
| Decimal | 15522011 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECD8DB, 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 #ECD8DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECD8DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.41:1 | 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 #ECD8DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdbdbProtanopia
no red cones#dfdedbDeuteranopia
no green cones#f0d7d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecd8db; }
.text { color: #ecd8db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecd8db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 216 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecd8db, #ecdfd8); }Similar colors
#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f6dfe0Hint of Red#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#e1d2d5Secret Blush#f4dbd9Fresco
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #ECD8DB?
- #ECD8DB is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECD8DB?
- The RGB value is 236, 216, 219: 236 red, 216 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECD8DB?
- The complementary color is #D8ECE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECD8DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.41:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.