#E4D2CB color
The hex color #E4D2CB is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 82.4% green and 79.6% blue (228, 210, 203).
Its hue angle is 17°, with 32% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 11% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Bridal Scent (#E5D3CC), a difference of 0.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.38:1).
#E4D2CB color codes
| HEX | #E4D2CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 210, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 82.4%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 32%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(17, 11%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.45, 5.06, 5.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.45, 7.63, 48.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.82, 66.9, 65.934) | |
| Decimal | 14996171 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4D2CB, 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 #E4D2CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4D2CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.38:1 | 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 #E4D2CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d3cbProtanopia
no red cones#dad7cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9cfd0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4d2cb; }
.text { color: #e4d2cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4d2cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 210 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4d2cb, #e4dfcb); }
Similar colors
#e5d3ccBridal Scent#e3d1ccChina Silk#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#edd8d2Fiesta#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#e3cdc2Humble Blush#dfd2caMocha Ice
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E4D2CB?
- #E4D2CB is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Bridal Scent. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4D2CB?
- The RGB value is 228, 210, 203: 228 red, 210 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4D2CB?
- The complementary color is #CBDDE4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4D2CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.38:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.