#E3D5CF color
The hex color #E3D5CF is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89% red, 83.5% green and 81.2% blue (227, 213, 207).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 26% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 9% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Mocha Ice (#DFD2CA), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.68:1).
#E3D5CF color codes
| HEX | #E3D5CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 213, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89%, 83.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 26%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 9%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.22, 3.8, 4.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.22, 6.04, 50.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.734, 68.425, 68.711) | |
| Decimal | 14931407 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E3D5CF, 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 #E3D5CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E3D5CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.68:1 | 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 #E3D5CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d6cfProtanopia
no red cones#dcd9cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e7d3d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e3d5cf; }
.text { color: #e3d5cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e3d5cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(227 213 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e3d5cf, #e3dfcf); }
Similar colors
#dfd2caMocha Ice#e5d3ccBridal Scent#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#e3d1ccChina Silk#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#eee0ddPowder Room#edd8d2Fiesta
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E3D5CF?
- #E3D5CF is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Mocha Ice. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E3D5CF?
- The RGB value is 227, 213, 207: 227 red, 213 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E3D5CF?
- The complementary color is #CFDDE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E3D5CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.68:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.