#EEDEE3 color
The hex color #EEDEE3 is a very light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 87.1% green and 89% blue (238, 222, 227).
Its hue angle is 341°, with 32% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 5% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Red (#ECDBE0), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.19:1).
#EEDEE3 color codes
| HEX | #EEDEE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 222, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 87.1%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(341, 32%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(341, 7%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.84, 6.32, -0.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.84, 6.33, 355.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.245, 75.967, 83.357) | |
| Decimal | 15654627 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEDEE3, 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 #EEDEE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEDEE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.19:1 | 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 #EEDEE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0e0e3Protanopia
no red cones#e3e3e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1dde0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eedee3; }
.text { color: #eedee3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eedee3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 222 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eedee3, #eee1de); }
Similar colors
#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#eddee6Antarctic Love#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#f6e2eaFirst Crush#e5dae1Violet Vapour#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter
Closest common color name: Lavender Blush.
Questions
- What color is #EEDEE3?
- #EEDEE3 is a very light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Red. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEDEE3?
- The RGB value is 238, 222, 227: 238 red, 222 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEDEE3?
- The complementary color is #DEEEE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEDEE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.19:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.