#E6CAC2 color
The hex color #E6CAC2 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 79.2% green and 76.1% blue (230, 202, 194).
Its hue angle is 13°, with 42% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 16% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Millennial Pink (#F3CFC6), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.59:1).
#E6CAC2 color codes
| HEX | #E6CAC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 202, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 79.2%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(13, 42%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(13, 16%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.42, 8.54, 7.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.42, 11.43, 41.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.491, 62.961, 59.837) | |
| Decimal | 15125186 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6CAC2, 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 #E6CAC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6CAC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | 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 #E6CAC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0cdc1Protanopia
no red cones#d7d2c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#eec6c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6cac2; }
.text { color: #e6cac2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6cac2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 202 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6cac2, #e6dcc2); }
Similar colors
#f3cfc6Millennial Pink#e3cdc2Humble Blush#ebc9c6Fairy Floss#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#e2beb4Muddy Rose#f8d7d0Bloodthirsty Beige#e3d1ccChina Silk#ebd5caBlushing Coconut
Questions
- What color is #E6CAC2?
- #E6CAC2 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Millennial Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6CAC2?
- The RGB value is 230, 202, 194: 230 red, 202 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6CAC2?
- The complementary color is #C2DEE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6CAC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.59:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.