Color #E1DBDD Color / Colour Code #E1DBDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #e1dbdd (#E1DBDD). The colour is a pink tone with 9% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E1DBDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E1DBDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 310, 340, and 10 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 340, 100, and 220 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E1DBDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 340 and saturation at 9%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 340 to 25 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 340 with its complement at 160 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #E1DBDD
Lightness variations at hue 340 and 9% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E1DBDD
Design Use Cases for #E1DBDD
Neutral Foundation Color
#E1DBDD has almost no saturation (9%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Near-White Background
At 87% lightness, #E1DBDD is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#E1DBDD is in the pink range (hue 340). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E1DBDD (hue 340) to its complement at hue 160. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 10. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e1dbdd, #dbe1df);
CSS Code for #E1DBDD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E1DBDD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E1DBDD (#E1DBDD)
#E1DBDD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 225 red, 219 green, and 221 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 340 degrees with 9% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E1DBDD is 221/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 2% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E1DBDD against white is 1.37:1 and against black is 15.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DBE1DF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E1DBDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E1DBE0 and #E1DCDB, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #E1DBDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E1DBDD?
- #E1DBDD is Color #E1DBDD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(225, 219, 221), HSL(340, 9%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 3%, 2%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #E1DBDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #E1DBDD has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E1DBDD?
- The complementary colour is #DBE1DF (hue 160). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E1DBE0 and #E1DCDB. The triadic palette adds #DDE1DB and #DBDDE1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E1DBDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e1dbdd; or rgb(225, 219, 221); or hsl(340, 9%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 340 9% 87%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.