Color #EEB0CD Color / Colour Code #EEB0CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #eeb0cd (#EEB0CD). The colour is a pink tone with 65% saturation and 81% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EEB0CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEB0CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 302, 332, and 2 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 332, 92, and 212 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEB0CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 332 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 332 to 17 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 332 with its complement at 152 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 #EEB0CD
Lightness variations at hue 332 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEB0CD
Design Use Cases for #EEB0CD
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEB0CD has a strong 65% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#EEB0CD at 81% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EEB0CD is in the pink range (hue 332). 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 #EEB0CD (hue 332) to its complement at hue 152. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 2. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eeb0cd, #afeed1);
CSS Code for #EEB0CD
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About Color #EEB0CD (#EEB0CD)
#EEB0CD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 176 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 332 degrees with 65% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEB0CD is 198/255 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, 26% magenta, 14% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEB0CD against white is 1.79:1 and against black is 11.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AFEED1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEB0CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEAFEC and #EEB1AF, 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 #EEB0CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EEB0CD?
- #EEB0CD is Color #EEB0CD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(238, 176, 205), HSL(332, 65%, 81%), and CMYK(0%, 26%, 14%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #EEB0CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEB0CD has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEB0CD?
- The complementary colour is #AFEED1 (hue 152). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEAFEC and #EEB1AF. The triadic palette adds #CCEEAF and #AFCCEE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEB0CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eeb0cd; or rgb(238, 176, 205); or hsl(332, 65%, 81%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 332 65% 81%; 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.