#E1C6AB Hex Color
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#e1c6ab is a soft, dusty tan with a gentle orange undertone. It reads calm and warm without shouting, which makes it a strong base for neutral palettes, spring branding, and understated backgrounds. The hex code #e1c6ab works especially well behind dark text, where its low saturation keeps layouts quiet and legible.
Questions about #e1c6ab
What is #e1c6ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c6ab is rgb(225, 198, 171), in HSL hsl(30, 47%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 24%, 12%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e1c6ab?
Deep charcoal, warm browns, and muted greens all sit comfortably beside #e1c6ab. Its low saturation makes it a safe base, so richer accents like burgundy or navy stand out without clashing.
Is #e1c6ab readable on white or black?
#e1c6ab has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.