#E1C399 Hex Color
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A desaturated, sandy orange, #e1c399 carries a dusty, pastel character. Its muted warmth provides a reliable neutral base for minimalist layouts where stark white feels abrasive. Because of its light luminance, it pairs best with deep charcoal text to maintain high readability. Use this hex code as a background color to ground bright, saturated accent colors without overpowering the composition.
Questions about #e1c399
What is #e1c399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c399 is rgb(225, 195, 153), in HSL hsl(35, 55%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 32%, 12%.
Does #e1c399 work better as a primary or accent color?
#e1c399 functions best as a background color or a primary neutral because of its low saturation and light luminance. It grounds vibrant accent colors like terracotta or sage without overpowering them, allowing the brighter elements to pop against a soft, sandy base.
Is #e1c399 readable on white or black?
#e1c399 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.46:1 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.