#EDC9C6 Color Meaning and Information

#EDC9C6 Color Information

#EDC9C6 RGB value is (237, 201, 198). The hex color red value is 237, green is 201, and blue is 198. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 16 percent, 7percent.

#EDC9C6

rgb(237, 201, 198)

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#EDC9C6 Color Meaning

Color #EDC9C6 signifies blurred warmth, softened disruption, and airborne memory. #EDC9C6 very pale, pinkish-grey resembles airborne desert silt, suggesting faded roses, ancient plaster, and memories blurred by time. Psychologically, color #EDC9C6 mutes strong emotions, promotes a hazy, nostalgic calm, and evokes the gentle erasure of sharp edges. #EDC9C6 culturally references desert winds, antique photographs, and the palette of weathered stucco walls. Spiritually, #EDC9C6 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 #EDC9C6 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

#EDC9C6

RGB

rgb(237, 201, 198)

HSL

hsl(5°, 52%, 85%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 15%, 16%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(5°, 16%, 93%)

XYZ

66.0047 63.8550 62.2725

Yxy

63.8550 0.3435 0.3323

Hunter Lab

79.9093 3.9467 1.7088

CIE-Lab

83.8902 12.2128 6.2115

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Blue198 / 255 (78%)

78%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EDC9C6 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

#EDC9C6 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 #EDC9C6 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:#EDC9C6

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 #EDC9C6 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

#EDC9C6

protanopia

#ddddc7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EDC9C6;

Text Color

color: #EDC9C6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EDC9C6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EDC9C640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EDC9C6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDC9C6 0%, #bd463c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EDC9C6 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.