#E2C7B9 color
The hex color #E2C7B9 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 78% green and 72.5% blue (226, 199, 185).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 41% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 18% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.1:1).
#E2C7B9 color codes
| HEX | #E2C7B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 199, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 78%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 41%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 18%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 18%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.12, 7.28, 10.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.12, 12.77, 55.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.544, 60.52, 54.382) | |
| Decimal | 14862265 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2C7B9, 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 #E2C7B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2C7B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.1:1 | 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 #E2C7B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cec9b8Protanopia
no red cones#d4ceb9Deuteranopia
no green cones#eac3c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2c7b9; }
.text { color: #e2c7b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2c7b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 199 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2c7b9, #e2dcb9); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#e8c2b4Mellow Marrow#f3d3bfMaiden’s Blush#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#edccb3Cashew Nut#e2beb4Muddy Rose
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E2C7B9?
- #E2C7B9 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 #E2C7B9?
- The RGB value is 226, 199, 185: 226 red, 199 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2C7B9?
- The complementary color is #B9D4E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2C7B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.1:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.