#E1C9C0 Hex Color
A gentle muted orange with earthy softness
#e1c9c0 is a pale, muted orange with distinct grey undertones. Because it is highly desaturated and light, it works effectively as a calm base for minimalist layouts. Black text stands out clearly against this shade, making it a functional choice for clean, airy UI designs. The hex code for this delicate neutral is #e1c9c0.
Questions about #e1c9c0
What is #e1c9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c9c0 is rgb(225, 201, 192), in HSL hsl(16, 35%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 15%, 12%.
What color schemes work best with #e1c9c0?
Because #e1c9c0 is a desaturated neutral, it acts as a versatile base that pairs beautifully with earthy tones like terracotta or deep olive for a natural, grounded palette. Use it to soften brighter colors without losing the warmth of the orange hue.
Is #e1c9c0 readable on white or black?
#e1c9c0 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.31:1 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.