Color #EDD4E0 Color / Colour Code #EDD4E0
This page shows the hex color code for color #edd4e0 (#EDD4E0). The colour is a pink tone with 41% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDD4E0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDD4E0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 301, 331, and 1 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 331, 91, and 211 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDD4E0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 331 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 331 to 16 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 331 with its complement at 151 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 #EDD4E0
Lightness variations at hue 331 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDD4E0
Design Use Cases for #EDD4E0
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #EDD4E0 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 88% lightness, #EDD4E0 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
#EDD4E0 is in the pink range (hue 331). 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 #EDD4E0 (hue 331) to its complement at hue 151. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 1. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edd4e0, #d4ede1);
CSS Code for #EDD4E0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EDD4E0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EDD4E0 (#EDD4E0)
#EDD4E0 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 212 green, and 224 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 331 degrees with 41% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDD4E0 is 221/255 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, 11% magenta, 5% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDD4E0 against white is 1.39:1 and against black is 15.09:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.09:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D4EDE1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDD4E0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDD4ED and #EDD4D4, 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 #EDD4E0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDD4E0?
- #EDD4E0 is Color #EDD4E0, a pink color (colour) with RGB(237, 212, 224), HSL(331, 41%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 11%, 5%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #EDD4E0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDD4E0 has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.09:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDD4E0?
- The complementary colour is #D4EDE1 (hue 151). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDD4ED and #EDD4D4. The triadic palette adds #E0EDD4 and #D4E0ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDD4E0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edd4e0; or rgb(237, 212, 224); or hsl(331, 41%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 331 41% 88%; 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.