Color #EED2E1 Color / Colour Code #EED2E1
This page shows the hex color code for color #eed2e1 (#EED2E1). The colour is a pink tone with 45% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EED2E1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EED2E1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EED2E1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 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 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #EED2E1
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EED2E1
Design Use Cases for #EED2E1
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #EED2E1 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, #EED2E1 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
#EED2E1 is in the pink range (hue 328). 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 #EED2E1 (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eed2e1, #d3eedf);
CSS Code for #EED2E1
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EED2E1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EED2E1 (#EED2E1)
#EED2E1 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 210 green, and 225 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 45% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EED2E1 is 220/255 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, 12% magenta, 5% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EED2E1 against white is 1.41:1 and against black is 14.94:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.94:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D3EEDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EED2E1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDD3EE and #EED3D4, 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 #EED2E1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EED2E1?
- #EED2E1 is Color #EED2E1, a pink color (colour) with RGB(238, 210, 225), HSL(328, 45%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 5%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 220/255.
- Is #EED2E1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EED2E1 has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.94:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EED2E1?
- The complementary colour is #D3EEDF (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDD3EE and #EED3D4. The triadic palette adds #E1EED3 and #D3E1EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EED2E1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eed2e1; or rgb(238, 210, 225); or hsl(328, 45%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 45% 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.