#EFD8E9 color
The hex color #EFD8E9 is a very light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 84.7% green and 91.4% blue (239, 216, 233).
Its hue angle is 316°, with 42% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 3% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Grape Taffy (#F4DAF1), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.67:1).
#EFD8E9 color codes
| HEX | #EFD8E9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 216, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 84.7%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(316, 42%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(316, 10%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 3%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.61, 10.83, -5.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.61, 12.11, 333.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.859, 73.347, 87.289) | |
| Decimal | 15718633 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFD8E9, 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 #EFD8E9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFD8E9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.67:1 | 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 #EFD8E9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8ddeaProtanopia
no red cones#dde0e8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2d9ddTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efd8e9; }
.text { color: #efd8e9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efd8e9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 216 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efd8e9, #efd8dd); }
Similar colors
#f4daf1Grape Taffy#eed5eeScented Spring#ffe3f4Bunny Tail#eccee5Sweet Dreams#f9d8e4Lovely Breeze#decadeDecadial Pink#efcedcBerry Butter#f2e4f5Minute Mauve
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #EFD8E9?
- #EFD8E9 is a very light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Grape Taffy. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFD8E9?
- The RGB value is 239, 216, 233: 239 red, 216 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFD8E9?
- The complementary color is #D8EFDE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFD8E9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.67:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.