#E2D3C9 color
The hex color #E2D3C9 is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 82.7% green and 78.8% blue (226, 211, 201).
Its hue angle is 24°, with 30% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 11% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mocha Ice (#DFD2CA), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.39:1).
#E2D3C9 color codes
| HEX | #E2D3C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 211, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 82.7%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(24, 30%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(24, 11%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 11%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.49, 3.5, 6.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.49, 7.66, 62.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.2, 66.975, 64.74) | |
| Decimal | 14865353 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2D3C9, 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 #E2D3C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2D3C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.39:1 | 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 #E2D3C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d4c8Protanopia
no red cones#dbd7c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7d0d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2d3c9; }
.text { color: #e2d3c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2d3c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 211 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2d3c9, #e2dfc9); }
Similar colors
#dfd2caMocha Ice#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#ecdacdNectar#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#e5d3ccBridal Scent#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#efdbcdWhite Truffle
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E2D3C9?
- #E2D3C9 is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Mocha Ice. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2D3C9?
- The RGB value is 226, 211, 201: 226 red, 211 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2D3C9?
- The complementary color is #C9D8E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2D3C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.39:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.