#E7CEC3 color
The hex color #E7CEC3 is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 80.8% green and 76.5% blue (231, 206, 195).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 43% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 16% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.01:1).
#E7CEC3 color codes
| HEX | #E7CEC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 206, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 80.8%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 43%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 16%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 16%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.52, 6.95, 8.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.52, 11.1, 51.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.876, 65.073, 60.762) | |
| Decimal | 15191747 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E7CEC3, 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 #E7CEC3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E7CEC3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.01:1 | 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 #E7CEC3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d0c2Protanopia
no red cones#dad5c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#eecacbTritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e7cec3; }
.text { color: #e7cec3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e7cec3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 206 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e7cec3, #e7e0c3); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#e5d3ccBridal Scent#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#edd8d2Fiesta#e3d1ccChina Silk#f6dacbSalt on Her Lips#f6dcd2Air-Kiss
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #E7CEC3?
- #E7CEC3 is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Humble Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E7CEC3?
- The RGB value is 231, 206, 195: 231 red, 206 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E7CEC3?
- The complementary color is #C3DCE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E7CEC3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.01:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.