#EFDBDC color
The hex color #EFDBDC is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 85.9% green and 86.3% blue (239, 219, 220).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 38% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 8% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Hyper Light Drifter (#EDDBDA), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.84:1).
#EFDBDC color codes
| HEX | #EFDBDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 219, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 85.9%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 38%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 8%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.01, 7.03, 2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.01, 7.31, 15.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.845, 74.182, 78.125) | |
| Decimal | 15719388 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EFDBDC, 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 #EFDBDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFDBDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.84:1 | 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 #EFDBDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dededcProtanopia
no red cones#e2e1dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#f4d9dbTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efdbdc; }
.text { color: #efdbdc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efdbdc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 219 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efdbdc, #efe4db); }
Similar colors
#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#f6dfe0Hint of Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#f6dee0Blowing Kisses#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#f4dbd9Fresco#f8e4e3Tutu
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #EFDBDC?
- #EFDBDC is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Hyper Light Drifter. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EFDBDC?
- The RGB value is 239, 219, 220: 239 red, 219 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EFDBDC?
- The complementary color is #DBEFEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFDBDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.84:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.