Les Demoiselles d’Avignon color: hex code #E59D7B
Les Demoiselles d’Avignon has the hex code #E59D7B. It is a light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 61.6% green and 48.2% blue (229, 157, 123).
Its hue angle is 19°, with 67% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 46% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.44:1).
Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (#E59D7B) color codes
| HEX | #E59D7B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 157, 123) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 61.6%, 48.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(19, 67%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(19, 46%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 46%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.01, 22.97, 28.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.01, 36.7, 51.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.948, 42.206, 24.356) | |
| Decimal | 15048059 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, 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 #E59D7B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E59D7B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.44:1 | 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 #E59D7B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0a578Protanopia
no red cones#c1b47bDeuteranopia
no green cones#f69194Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e59d7b; }
.text { color: #e59d7b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e59d7b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 157 123 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e59d7b, #e5d27b); }Similar colors
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See #E59D7B on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E59D7B?
- #E59D7B is a light, moderate orange known as Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Les Demoiselles d’Avignon?
- The RGB value is 229, 157, 123: 229 red, 157 green and 123 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Les Demoiselles d’Avignon?
- The complementary color is #7BC3E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E59D7B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.44:1 and white text 2.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.