#EFD9DB color
The hex color #EFD9DB is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 85.1% green and 85.9% blue (239, 217, 219).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 41% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 8% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Blowing Kisses (#F6DEE0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.62:1).
#EFD9DB color codes
| HEX | #EFD9DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 217, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 85.1%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 41%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 9%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 8%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.49, 7.91, 1.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.49, 8.1, 12.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.194, 73.092, 77.256) | |
| Decimal | 15718875 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFD9DB, 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 #EFD9DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFD9DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.62:1 | 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 #EFD9DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdcdbProtanopia
no red cones#e1e0dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#f4d7daTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efd9db; }
.text { color: #efd9db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efd9db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 217 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efd9db, #efe2d9); }Similar colors
#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f6dfe0Hint of Red#f4dbd9Fresco#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#f0d9e0Dolce Pink#f2d6daSummer Crush
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EFD9DB?
- #EFD9DB is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Blowing Kisses. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFD9DB?
- The RGB value is 239, 217, 219: 239 red, 217 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFD9DB?
- The complementary color is #D9EFED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFD9DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.62:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.