#E4DACF color
The hex color #E4DACF is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 85.5% green and 81.2% blue (228, 218, 207).
Its hue angle is 31°, with 28% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 9% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Crepuscular (#E7DCCE), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.23:1).
#E4DACF color codes
| HEX | #E4DACF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 218, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 85.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 28%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(31, 9%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.55, 1.55, 6.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.55, 6.81, 76.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.328, 71.143, 69.152) | |
| Decimal | 14998223 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4DACF, 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 #E4DACF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4DACF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.23:1 | 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 #E4DACF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedaceProtanopia
no red cones#e0dccfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e8d8d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4dacf; }
.text { color: #e4dacf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4dacf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 218 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4dacf, #e4e4cf); }
Similar colors
#e7dcceCrepuscular#e9e0d4Mountain Peak#e1daceNoble Cream#ece0d6Dallas Dust#e3dbcdLast Straw#e1dbd0Merino#ede0d5Delicate Bliss#ded5c7Shōji
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E4DACF?
- #E4DACF is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Crepuscular. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4DACF?
- The RGB value is 228, 218, 207: 228 red, 218 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4DACF?
- The complementary color is #CFD9E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4DACF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.23:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.