Caramel Mousse color: hex code #E5CAA4
Caramel Mousse has the hex code #E5CAA4. It is a light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 79.2% green and 64.3% blue (229, 202, 164).
Its hue angle is 35°, with 56% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 28% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.32:1).
Caramel Mousse (#E5CAA4) color codes
| HEX | #E5CAA4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 202, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 79.2%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 56%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(35, 28%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.69, 3.85, 22.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.69, 22.81, 80.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.135, 61.581, 43.833) | |
| Decimal | 15059620 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Caramel Mousse, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E5CAA4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5CAA4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E5CAA4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5caa2Protanopia
no red cones#dbd1a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#f0c3c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5caa4; }
.text { color: #e5caa4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5caa4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 202 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5caa4, #e0e5a4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Buff.
See #E5CAA4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E5CAA4?
- #E5CAA4 is a light, moderate orange known as Caramel Mousse. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Caramel Mousse?
- The RGB value is 229, 202, 164: 229 red, 202 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Caramel Mousse?
- The complementary color is #A4BFE5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5CAA4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.32:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.