#E1C6BB color
The hex color #E1C6BB is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 77.6% green and 73.3% blue (225, 198, 187).
Its hue angle is 17°, with 39% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 17% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13:1).
#E1C6BB color codes
| HEX | #E1C6BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 198, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 77.6%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 39%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(17, 17%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 17%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.83, 7.75, 9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.83, 11.87, 49.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.215, 59.985, 55.41) | |
| Decimal | 14796475 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1C6BB, 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 #E1C6BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1C6BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13:1 | 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 #E1C6BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdc8baProtanopia
no red cones#d3cebbDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9c2c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1c6bb; }
.text { color: #e1c6bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1c6bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 198 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1c6bb, #e1d9bb); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#e8c2b4Mellow Marrow#e2beb4Muddy Rose#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#cebbb3Mothy#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#e5d3ccBridal Scent
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E1C6BB?
- #E1C6BB is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Humble Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1C6BB?
- The RGB value is 225, 198, 187: 225 red, 198 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1C6BB?
- The complementary color is #BBD6E1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1C6BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.