Color #EED7DB Color / Colour Code #EED7DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #eed7db (#EED7DB). The colour is a red tone with 40% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EED7DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EED7DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 320, 350, and 20 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 350, 110, and 230 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EED7DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 350 and saturation at 40%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 350 to 35 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 350 with its complement at 170 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 #EED7DB
Lightness variations at hue 350 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EED7DB
Design Use Cases for #EED7DB
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #EED7DB 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 89% lightness, #EED7DB 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
#EED7DB falls in the red spectrum (hue 350). 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 #EED7DB (hue 350) to its complement at hue 170. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 20. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eed7db, #d8eeea);
CSS Code for #EED7DB
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About Color #EED7DB (#EED7DB)
#EED7DB is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 215 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 350 degrees with 40% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EED7DB is 222/255 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, 10% magenta, 8% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EED7DB against white is 1.37:1 and against black is 15.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D8EEEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EED7DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EED8E7 and #EEDFD8, 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 #EED7DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EED7DB?
- #EED7DB is Color #EED7DB, a red color (colour) with RGB(238, 215, 219), HSL(350, 40%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 8%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #EED7DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #EED7DB has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EED7DB?
- The complementary colour is #D8EEEA (hue 170). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EED8E7 and #EEDFD8. The triadic palette adds #DBEED8 and #D8DBEE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EED7DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eed7db; or rgb(238, 215, 219); or hsl(350, 40%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 350 40% 89%; 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.