#E2E1D2 color
The hex color #E2E1D2 is a very light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.6% red, 88.2% green and 82.4% blue (226, 225, 210).
Its hue angle is 56°, with 22% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Tofu (#E6E5D6), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.93:1).
#E2E1D2 color codes
| HEX | #E2E1D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(226, 225, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.6%, 88.2%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(56, 22%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(56, 7%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.24, -2.26, 7.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.24, 7.79, 106.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.921, 74.673, 71.69) | |
| Decimal | 14868946 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E2E1D2, 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 #E2E1D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E2E1D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.93:1 | 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 #E2E1D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e0d1Protanopia
no red cones#e5e1d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e5dfddTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e2e1d2; }
.text { color: #e2e1d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e2e1d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(226 225 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e2e1d2, #dbe2d2); }
Similar colors
#e6e5d6Tofu#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#e1e1d5Fish Ceviche#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#dedbccCocoon#e8e6d9Prairie Winds#e1ddcdCappuccino Cosmico#e1e3d7Washed Dollar
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #E2E1D2?
- #E2E1D2 is a very light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Tofu. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E2E1D2?
- The RGB value is 226, 225, 210: 226 red, 225 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E2E1D2?
- The complementary color is #D2D3E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E2E1D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.93:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.