#E4E0D2 color
The hex color #E4E0D2 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 87.8% green and 82.4% blue (228, 224, 210).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 25% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 8% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Cappuccino Cosmico (#E1DDCD), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.89:1).
#E4E0D2 color codes
| HEX | #E4E0D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 224, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 87.8%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 25%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.14, -1.05, 7.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.14, 7.4, 98.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.282, 74.459, 71.63) | |
| Decimal | 14999762 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E4E0D2, 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 #E4E0D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E4E0D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.89:1 | 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 #E4E0D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3dfd1Protanopia
no red cones#e4e0d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7dedcTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4e0d2; }
.text { color: #e4e0d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4e0d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 224 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4e0d2, #dfe4d2); }
Similar colors
#e1ddcdCappuccino Cosmico#eae6d7Little Lamb#eae5d8Helium#dedacdOat Milk#dedbccCocoon#e3ddccFossil Stone#e5e0d5Hourglass#ebe5d7Sugar Quill
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #E4E0D2?
- #E4E0D2 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Cappuccino Cosmico. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E4E0D2?
- The RGB value is 228, 224, 210: 228 red, 224 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E4E0D2?
- The complementary color is #D2D6E4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4E0D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.89:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.