#E1C292 Hex Color

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#e1c292 is a light, dusty orange with beige and soft golden undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a mellow, delicate warmth that suits spring themes, interiors, cosmetics, and natural packaging. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or charcoal text; black text achieves about 12.3:1 contrast, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #e1c292.

Questions about #e1c292

What is #e1c292 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c292 is rgb(225, 194, 146), in HSL hsl(36, 57%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 35%, 12%.
Which colors pair well with #e1c292?
#e1c292 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted sage, and terracotta, reinforcing its beige-golden warmth without making a palette feel harsh. Use darker neutrals for text and deeper accents for definition.
Is #e1c292 readable on white or black?
#e1c292 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.33:1 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.