#E8DBCF color
The hex color #E8DBCF is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 85.9% green and 81.2% blue (232, 219, 207).
Its hue angle is 29°, with 35% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 11% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Delicate Bliss (#EDE0D5), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.46:1).
#E8DBCF color codes
| HEX | #E8DBCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 219, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 85.9%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 35%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(29, 11%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.12, 2.44, 7.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.12, 7.88, 71.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.872, 72.325, 69.299) | |
| Decimal | 15260623 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E8DBCF, 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 #E8DBCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E8DBCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.46:1 | 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 #E8DBCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdbceProtanopia
no red cones#e2decfDeuteranopia
no green cones#edd8d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e8dbcf; }
.text { color: #e8dbcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e8dbcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 219 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e8dbcf, #e8e7cf); }Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #E8DBCF?
- #E8DBCF is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Delicate Bliss. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E8DBCF?
- The RGB value is 232, 219, 207: 232 red, 219 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E8DBCF?
- The complementary color is #CFDCE8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E8DBCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.46:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.