#E5DBCF color
The hex color #E5DBCF is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 85.9% green and 81.2% blue (229, 219, 207).
Its hue angle is 33°, with 30% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 10% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Crepuscular (#E7DCCE), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.37:1).
#E5DBCF color codes
| HEX | #E5DBCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 219, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 85.9%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 30%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(33, 10%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.89, 1.39, 7.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.89, 7.25, 78.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.906, 71.827, 69.253) | |
| Decimal | 15064015 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E5DBCF, 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 #E5DBCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5DBCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.37:1 | 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 #E5DBCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdbceProtanopia
no red cones#e1ddcfDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9d8d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5dbcf; }
.text { color: #e5dbcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5dbcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 219 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5dbcf, #e4e5cf); }
Similar colors
#e7dcceCrepuscular#e9e0d4Mountain Peak#e1daceNoble Cream#e3dbcdLast Straw#e6dcccVarnished Ivory#e1dbd0Merino#ded5c7Shōji#ece0d6Dallas Dust
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E5DBCF?
- #E5DBCF 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 #E5DBCF?
- The RGB value is 229, 219, 207: 229 red, 219 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E5DBCF?
- The complementary color is #CFD9E5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5DBCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.37:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.