#EEE6E6 color
The hex color #EEE6E6 is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 90.2% green and 90.2% blue (238, 230, 230).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 19% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 3% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Milk and Cookies (#E9E1DF), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.1:1).
#EEE6E6 color codes
| HEX | #EEE6E6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 230, 230) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 90.2%, 90.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 19%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 3%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.9, 2.7, 0.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.9, 2.87, 19.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.838, 80.484, 86.282) | |
| Decimal | 15656678 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEE6E6, 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 #EEE6E6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEE6E6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.1:1 | 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 #EEE6E6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7e7e6Protanopia
no red cones#e9e8e6Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0e5e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eee6e6; }
.text { color: #eee6e6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eee6e6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 230 230 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eee6e6, #eeeae6); }
Similar colors
#e9e1dfMilk and Cookies#f6eeedGrannie’s Pearls#f4e8e8White Christmas#ebe2e5Meringue Kiss#eae3e0Disappearing Memories#efe7ebBride#f2edecVintage Porcelain#efe9e6Holy Ghost
Closest common color name: Platinum.
Questions
- What color is #EEE6E6?
- #EEE6E6 is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Milk and Cookies. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEE6E6?
- The RGB value is 238, 230, 230: 238 red, 230 green and 230 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEE6E6?
- The complementary color is #E6EEEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEE6E6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.1:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.