Blush Color / Colour Code #E4CDDE
This page shows the hex color code for blush (#E4CDDE). The colour is a pink tone with 30% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E4CDDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E4CDDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 286, 316, and 346 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 316, 76, and 196 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E4CDDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 316 and saturation at 30%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 316 to 1 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 316 with its complement at 136 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 #E4CDDE
Lightness variations at hue 316 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E4CDDE
Design Use Cases for #E4CDDE
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #E4CDDE strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #E4CDDE 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
#E4CDDE is in the pink range (hue 316). 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 #E4CDDE (hue 316) to its complement at hue 136. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 346. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4cdde, #cde4d3);
CSS Code for #E4CDDE
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Colors visually similar to #E4CDDE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Blush (#E4CDDE)
#E4CDDE is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 205 green, and 222 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 316 degrees with 30% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E4CDDE 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, 10% magenta, 3% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E4CDDE against white is 1.49:1 and against black is 14.09:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.09:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CDE4D3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E4CDDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFCDE4 and #E4CDD3, 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 #E4CDDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E4CDDE?
- #E4CDDE is Blush, a pink color (colour) with RGB(228, 205, 222), HSL(316, 30%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 3%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 214/255.
- Is #E4CDDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #E4CDDE has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.09:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E4CDDE?
- The complementary colour is #CDE4D3 (hue 136). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFCDE4 and #E4CDD3. The triadic palette adds #DEE4CD and #CDDEE4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E4CDDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e4cdde; or rgb(228, 205, 222); or hsl(316, 30%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 316 30% 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.