#E0CBB1 Hex Color
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Reach for #e0cbb1 when a design needs warmth without weight. This pale orange-beige carries a soft yellow undertone and very low saturation, so it reads gentle and clean. It works best as a large background or supporting base, with black text on top hitting about 13.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so lean on charcoal or deep brown borders to give it definition.
Questions about #e0cbb1
What is #e0cbb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0cbb1 is rgb(224, 203, 177), in HSL hsl(33, 43%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 21%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0cbb1?
Pair it with charcoal or deep brown for contrast, or muted terracotta and sage for a warmer, earthy palette. Avoid pairing it only with white, where it loses definition.
Is #e0cbb1 readable on white or black?
#e0cbb1 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.