#E1C490 Hex Color
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#e1c490 is a dusty, unsaturated beige with a gentle yellow undertone. Its muted quality makes it an excellent choice for minimal backgrounds, offering more personality than plain white. Because it reads cleanly with black text, it works well for large blocks of copy or subtle editorial accents. Pair this hex code with slate gray or deep charcoal to keep the palette grounded and professional.
Questions about #e1c490
What is #e1c490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c490 is rgb(225, 196, 144), in HSL hsl(39, 57%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 36%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1c490?
Because #e1c490 is a muted and earthy tone, it works beautifully alongside grounded, dark neutrals. Pair this hex color with charcoal or deep slate grays to create high-contrast, professional text layouts that feel modern and balanced.
Is #e1c490 readable on white or black?
#e1c490 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.50:1 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.