#EDD3D3 Hex Color
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#edd3d3 is a pale red that reads closer to a soft blush pink. Its low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, almost grey quality, so it works best as a dominant background rather than an accent. Pair it with deep forest green or charcoal for contrast. Black text on #edd3d3 reaches about 14.9:1, well past WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #edd3d3
What is #edd3d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd3d3 is rgb(237, 211, 211), in HSL hsl(0, 42%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 11%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edd3d3?
Deep forest green and charcoal bring out its soft warmth without overpowering it. For something bolder, try a muted burgundy or a dark slate blue.
Is #edd3d3 readable on white or black?
#edd3d3 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.