Color #EDCED5 Color / Colour Code #EDCED5
This page shows the hex color code for color #edced5 (#EDCED5). The colour is a red tone with 46% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDCED5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDCED5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDCED5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 346 to 31 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 346 with its complement at 166 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 #EDCED5
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDCED5
Design Use Cases for #EDCED5
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #EDCED5 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 87% lightness, #EDCED5 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EDCED5 falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EDCED5 (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edced5, #cfede6);
CSS Code for #EDCED5
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About Color #EDCED5 (#EDCED5)
#EDCED5 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 206 green, and 213 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 46% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDCED5 is 216/255 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, 13% magenta, 10% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDCED5 against white is 1.46:1 and against black is 14.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CFEDE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDCED5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDCFE5 and #EDD7CF, 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 #EDCED5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDCED5?
- #EDCED5 is Color #EDCED5, a red color (colour) with RGB(237, 206, 213), HSL(346, 46%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 10%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 216/255.
- Is #EDCED5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDCED5 has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDCED5?
- The complementary colour is #CFEDE6 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDCFE5 and #EDD7CF. The triadic palette adds #D6EDCF and #CFD6ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDCED5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edced5; or rgb(237, 206, 213); or hsl(346, 46%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 46% 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.