Color #EDCFDB Color / Colour Code #EDCFDB
This page shows the hex color code for color #edcfdb (#EDCFDB). The colour is a pink tone with 45% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDCFDB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDCFDB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDCFDB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 336 to 21 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 336 with its complement at 156 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 #EDCFDB
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDCFDB
Design Use Cases for #EDCFDB
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #EDCFDB 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, #EDCFDB 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
#EDCFDB is in the pink range (hue 336). 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 #EDCFDB (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edcfdb, #cfede1);
CSS Code for #EDCFDB
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About Color #EDCFDB (#EDCFDB)
#EDCFDB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 207 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 45% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDCFDB 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, 13% magenta, 8% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDCFDB against white is 1.44:1 and against black is 14.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CFEDE1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDCFDB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDCFEA and #EDD2CF, 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 #EDCFDB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDCFDB?
- #EDCFDB is Color #EDCFDB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(237, 207, 219), HSL(336, 45%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 13%, 8%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #EDCFDB accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDCFDB has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDCFDB?
- The complementary colour is #CFEDE1 (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDCFEA and #EDD2CF. The triadic palette adds #DBEDCF and #CFDBED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDCFDB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edcfdb; or rgb(237, 207, 219); or hsl(336, 45%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 45% 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.