Mellow Marrow color: hex code #E8C2B4
Mellow Marrow has the hex code #E8C2B4. It is a light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 76.1% green and 70.6% blue (232, 194, 180).
Its hue angle is 16°, with 53% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 22% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.81:1).
Mellow Marrow (#E8C2B4) color codes
| HEX | #E8C2B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 194, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 76.1%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 53%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 22%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.31, 11.39, 12.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.31, 16.61, 46.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.809, 59.037, 51.363) | |
| Decimal | 15254196 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Mellow Marrow, 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 #E8C2B4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8C2B4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.81:1 | 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 #E8C2B4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc6b3Protanopia
no red cones#d4cdb4Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2bdbeTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8c2b4; }
.text { color: #e8c2b4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8c2b4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 194 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8c2b4, #e8dcb4); }Similar colors
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See #E8C2B4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E8C2B4?
- #E8C2B4 is a light, moderate orange known as Mellow Marrow. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Mellow Marrow?
- The RGB value is 232, 194, 180: 232 red, 194 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Mellow Marrow?
- The complementary color is #B4DAE8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8C2B4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.81:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.