Coco Malt color: hex code #E4DCC9
Coco Malt has the hex code #E4DCC9. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 86.3% green and 78.8% blue (228, 220, 201).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 33% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 12% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.38:1).
Coco Malt (#E4DCC9) color codes
| HEX | #E4DCC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 220, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 86.3%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 33%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 12%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.92, -0.45, 10.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.92, 10.32, 92.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.13, 71.898, 65.536) | |
| Decimal | 14998729 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Coco Malt, 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 #E4DCC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4DCC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.38:1 | 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 #E4DCC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1dbc8Protanopia
no red cones#e3ddcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9d9d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4dcc9; }
.text { color: #e4dcc9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4dcc9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 220 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4dcc9, #dfe4c9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pearl.
See #E4DCC9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E4DCC9?
- #E4DCC9 is a very light, desaturated orange known as Coco Malt. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Coco Malt?
- The RGB value is 228, 220, 201: 228 red, 220 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Coco Malt?
- The complementary color is #C9D1E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4DCC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.38:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.