Fabulous Fawn color: hex code #E5C1A3
Fabulous Fawn has the hex code #E5C1A3. It is a light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 75.7% green and 63.9% blue (229, 193, 163).
Its hue angle is 27°, with 56% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 29% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.49:1).
Fabulous Fawn (#E5C1A3) color codes
| HEX | #E5C1A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 193, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 75.7%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(27, 56%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(27, 29%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 29%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.43, 8.44, 19.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.43, 21.61, 67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.995, 57.445, 42.676) | |
| Decimal | 15057315 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fabulous Fawn, 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 #E5C1A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5C1A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.49:1 | 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 #E5C1A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccc3a1Protanopia
no red cones#d5cba3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f1bab9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5c1a3; }
.text { color: #e5c1a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5c1a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 193 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5c1a3, #e5e2a3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Apricot.
See #E5C1A3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E5C1A3?
- #E5C1A3 is a light, moderate orange known as Fabulous Fawn. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fabulous Fawn?
- The RGB value is 229, 193, 163: 229 red, 193 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fabulous Fawn?
- The complementary color is #A3C7E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5C1A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.49:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.