#EDE3E5 color
The hex color #EDE3E5 is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 89% green and 89.8% blue (237, 227, 229).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 22% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 3% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Meringue Kiss (#EBE2E5), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.72:1).
#EDE3E5 color codes
| HEX | #EDE3E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 227, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 89%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 22%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 4%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.05, 3.73, 0.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.05, 3.74, 3.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.535, 78.6, 85.253) | |
| Decimal | 15590373 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDE3E5, 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 #EDE3E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDE3E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.72:1 | 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 #EDE3E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e4e5Protanopia
no red cones#e6e6e5Deuteranopia
no green cones#efe2e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ede3e5; }
.text { color: #ede3e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ede3e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 227 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ede3e5, #ede6e3); }
Similar colors
#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss#efe7ebBride#f4e8e8White Christmas#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque#e9e1e8Violet Vogue#e9e1dfMilk and Cookies#f1e4e1Hint of Pink
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #EDE3E5?
- #EDE3E5 is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Meringue Kiss. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDE3E5?
- The RGB value is 237, 227, 229: 237 red, 227 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDE3E5?
- The complementary color is #E3EDEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDE3E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.72:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.