#EFCDD0 color
The hex color #EFCDD0 is a very light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 80.4% green and 81.6% blue (239, 205, 208).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 52% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 13% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Abloom (#F1CBCD), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.31:1).
#EFCDD0 color codes
| HEX | #EFCDD0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 205, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 80.4%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 52%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 14%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 13%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.29, 12.39, 2.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.29, 12.73, 13.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.813, 66.569, 68.887) | |
| Decimal | 15715792 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFCDD0, 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 #EFCDD0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFCDD0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.31:1 | 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 #EFCDD0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d2d0Protanopia
no red cones#dad7cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#f6caceTritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efcdd0; }
.text { color: #efcdd0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efcdd0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 205 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efcdd0, #efdbcd); }
Similar colors
#f1cbcdAbloom#eacacbPetite Pink#f1c9ccSalmon Flush#f5cdd2Pleasing Pink#f7cdceStrawberry Ripple#f7d5d4Ballet#f7cccdKendall Rose#f2d6daSummer Crush
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #EFCDD0?
- #EFCDD0 is a very light, moderate red, closest to the named color Abloom. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFCDD0?
- The RGB value is 239, 205, 208: 239 red, 205 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFCDD0?
- The complementary color is #CDEFEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFCDD0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.31:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.