#E8D6C2 color
The hex color #E8D6C2 is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 83.9% green and 76.1% blue (232, 214, 194).
Its hue angle is 32°, with 45% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 16% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Floating Feather (#E9D8C2), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.83:1).
#E8D6C2 color codes
| HEX | #E8D6C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 214, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 83.9%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 45%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(32, 16%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 16%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.58, 2.99, 12.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.58, 12.49, 76.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.062, 69.145, 60.842) | |
| Decimal | 15259330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8D6C2, 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 #E8D6C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8D6C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.83:1 | 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 #E8D6C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddd6c1Protanopia
no red cones#e1dac2Deuteranopia
no green cones#efd2d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8d6c2; }
.text { color: #e8d6c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8d6c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 214 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8d6c2, #e7e8c2); }
Similar colors
#e9d8c2Floating Feather#e3d2c0Sand Dune#e3d3bfOyster#eadac6Oatmeal Cookie#eddbc8Patisserie#e4d4beBread Crumb#e5d7c4Sandcastle#eadbcaWhisper of White
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E8D6C2?
- #E8D6C2 is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Floating Feather. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8D6C2?
- The RGB value is 232, 214, 194: 232 red, 214 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8D6C2?
- The complementary color is #C2D4E8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8D6C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.83:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.