Varnished Ivory color: hex code #E6DCCC
Varnished Ivory has the hex code #E6DCCC. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 86.3% green and 80% blue (230, 220, 204).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 34% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 11% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.47:1).
Varnished Ivory (#E6DCCC) color codes
| HEX | #E6DCCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 220, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 86.3%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 34%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 11%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.15, 0.74, 9.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.15, 9.11, 85.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.124, 72.37, 67.442) | |
| Decimal | 15129804 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Varnished Ivory, 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 #E6DCCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6DCCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.47:1 | 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 #E6DCCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1dccbProtanopia
no red cones#e3deccDeuteranopia
no green cones#ebd9d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6dccc; }
.text { color: #e6dccc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6dccc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 220 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6dccc, #e3e6cc); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Almond.
See #E6DCCC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E6DCCC?
- #E6DCCC is a very light, desaturated orange known as Varnished Ivory. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Varnished Ivory?
- The RGB value is 230, 220, 204: 230 red, 220 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Varnished Ivory?
- The complementary color is #CCD6E6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6DCCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.47:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.