Color #E2CEDD Color / Colour Code #E2CEDD
This page shows the hex color code for color #e2cedd (#E2CEDD). The colour is a pink tone with 26% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E2CEDD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E2CEDD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 285, 315, and 345 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 315, 75, and 195 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E2CEDD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 315 and saturation at 26%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 315 to 0 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 315 with its complement at 135 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 #E2CEDD
Lightness variations at hue 315 and 26% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E2CEDD
Design Use Cases for #E2CEDD
Muted Accent Color
With 26% saturation, #E2CEDD has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #E2CEDD 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
#E2CEDD is in the pink range (hue 315). 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 #E2CEDD (hue 315) to its complement at hue 135. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 345. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2cedd, #cfe3d4);
CSS Code for #E2CEDD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E2CEDD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E2CEDD (#E2CEDD)
#E2CEDD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 226 red, 206 green, and 221 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 315 degrees with 26% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E2CEDD is 214/255 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, 9% magenta, 2% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E2CEDD against white is 1.49:1 and against black is 14.11:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.11:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CFE3D4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E2CEDD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DECFE3 and #E3CFD4, 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 #E2CEDD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E2CEDD?
- #E2CEDD is Color #E2CEDD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(226, 206, 221), HSL(315, 26%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 2%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 214/255.
- Is #E2CEDD accessible for text?
- Against white, #E2CEDD has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.11:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E2CEDD?
- The complementary colour is #CFE3D4 (hue 135). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DECFE3 and #E3CFD4. The triadic palette adds #DEE3CF and #CFDEE3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E2CEDD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e2cedd; or rgb(226, 206, 221); or hsl(315, 26%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 315 26% 85%; 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.