#E2DBBF color
The hex color #E2DBBF is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 85.9% green and 74.9% blue (226, 219, 191).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 38% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 15% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Horseradish (#E6DFC4), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.12:1).
#E2DBBF color codes
| HEX | #E2DBBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 219, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 85.9%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 38%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 15%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.29, -2.22, 14.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.29, 14.81, 98.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.099, 70.594, 59.424) | |
| Decimal | 14867391 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2DBBF, 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 #E2DBBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2DBBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.12:1 | 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 #E2DBBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1d9bdProtanopia
no red cones#e3dcc0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e8d7d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2dbbf; }
.text { color: #e2dbbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2dbbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 219 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2dbbf, #d8e2bf); }
Similar colors
#e6dfc4Horseradish#e1d9b8Sesame Seed#e1ddbfSilver Fern#ddd5b6Banana Frappé#e9e3cbNylon#e7dbbfDeserted Beach#e8dbbdBiscuit Dough#eae0c8Pearl
Questions
- What color is #E2DBBF?
- #E2DBBF is a light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Horseradish. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2DBBF?
- The RGB value is 226, 219, 191: 226 red, 219 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2DBBF?
- The complementary color is #BFC6E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2DBBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.12:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.