Color #E6D2DB Color / Colour Code #E6D2DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #e6d2db (#E6D2DB). The colour is a pink tone with 29% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E6D2DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E6D2DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 303, 333, and 3 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 333, 93, and 213 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E6D2DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 333 and saturation at 29%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 333 to 18 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 333 with its complement at 153 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 #E6D2DB
Lightness variations at hue 333 and 29% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E6D2DB
Design Use Cases for #E6D2DB
Muted Accent Color
With 29% saturation, #E6D2DB 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 86% lightness, #E6D2DB 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
#E6D2DB is in the pink range (hue 333). 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 #E6D2DB (hue 333) to its complement at hue 153. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 3. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6d2db, #d1e6dc);
CSS Code for #E6D2DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E6D2DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E6D2DB (#E6D2DB)
#E6D2DB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 230 red, 210 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 333 degrees with 29% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E6D2DB is 217/255 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, 5% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E6D2DB against white is 1.44:1 and against black is 14.61:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.61:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D1E6DC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E6D2DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E6D1E5 and #E6D2D1, 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 #E6D2DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E6D2DB?
- #E6D2DB is Color #E6D2DB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(230, 210, 219), HSL(333, 29%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 5%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #E6D2DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #E6D2DB has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E6D2DB?
- The complementary colour is #D1E6DC (hue 153). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E6D1E5 and #E6D2D1. The triadic palette adds #DAE6D1 and #D1DAE6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E6D2DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e6d2db; or rgb(230, 210, 219); or hsl(333, 29%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 333 29% 86%; 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.