Virgin Olive Oil color: hex code #E2DCAB
Virgin Olive Oil has the hex code #E2DCAB. It is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 86.3% green and 67.1% blue (226, 220, 171).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 49% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 24% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.06:1).
Virgin Olive Oil (#E2DCAB) color codes
| HEX | #E2DCAB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 220, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 86.3%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 49%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 24%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 24%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.14, -5.63, 24.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.14, 25.51, 102.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.308, 70.297, 48.701) | |
| Decimal | 14867627 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Virgin Olive Oil, 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 #E2DCAB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2DCAB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.06:1 | 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 #E2DCAB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5d8a8Protanopia
no red cones#e7dcadDeuteranopia
no green cones#ebd5cfTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2dcab; }
.text { color: #e2dcab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2dcab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 220 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2dcab, #cce2ab); }Similar colors
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See #E2DCAB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E2DCAB?
- #E2DCAB is a light, desaturated yellow known as Virgin Olive Oil. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Virgin Olive Oil?
- The RGB value is 226, 220, 171: 226 red, 220 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Virgin Olive Oil?
- The complementary color is #ABB1E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2DCAB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.06:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.