#EDD1D8 color
The hex color #EDD1D8 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 82% green and 84.7% blue (237, 209, 216).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 44% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 9% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Summer Crush (#F2D6DA), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.71:1).
#EDD1D8 color codes
| HEX | #EDD1D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 209, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 82%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 44%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 12%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 9%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.29, 10.89, 0.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.29, 10.89, 0.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.119, 68.565, 74.493) | |
| Decimal | 15585752 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDD1D8, 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 #EDD1D8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDD1D8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | 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 #EDD1D8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d5d8Protanopia
no red cones#dadad7Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2d0d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edd1d8; }
.text { color: #edd1d8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edd1d8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 209 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edd1d8, #edd8d1); }
Similar colors
#f2d6daSummer Crush#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#f9dce3Marshmallow Heart#efcedcBerry Butter#f9d8e4Lovely Breeze
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EDD1D8?
- #EDD1D8 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Summer Crush. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDD1D8?
- The RGB value is 237, 209, 216: 237 red, 209 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDD1D8?
- The complementary color is #D1EDE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDD1D8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.71:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.