#E5CCCC Color Meaning and Information

#E5CCCC Color Information

#E5CCCC RGB value is (229, 204, 204). The hex color red value is 229, green is 204, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 11 percent, 10 percent.

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#E5CCCC Color Meaning

Color #E5CCCC signifies blurred warmth, softened disruption, and airborne memory. #E5CCCC very pale, pinkish-grey resembles airborne desert silt, suggesting faded roses, ancient plaster, and memories blurred by time. Psychologically, color #E5CCCC mutes strong emotions, promotes a hazy, nostalgic calm, and evokes the gentle erasure of sharp edges. #E5CCCC culturally references desert winds, antique photographs, and the palette of weathered stucco walls. Spiritually, #E5CCCC color represents the weathering of experience, passion softened into gentle remembrance, and a presence that is pervasive yet gentle, acting as a visual sigh of warm, quiet dissolution.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5CCCC across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#E5CCCC

RGB

rgb(229, 204, 204)

HSL

hsl(0°, 32%, 85%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 11%, 11%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(0°, 11%, 90%)

XYZ

64.8050 64.2034 66.1036

Yxy

64.2034 0.3321 0.3291

Hunter Lab

80.1270 2.8171 0.8982

CIE-Lab

84.0715 8.7322 3.1872

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Blue204 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Yellow11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E5CCCC harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E5CCCC harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E5CCCC for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E5CCCC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.52:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.52:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.52:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5CCCC appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#E5CCCC

protanopia

#dadacc

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5CCCC;

Text Color

color: #E5CCCC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5CCCC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5CCCC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5CCCC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5CCCC 0%, #a45454 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E5CCCC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.