#E1CA98 Hex Color
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#e1ca98 is a dusty, unsaturated yellow with warm beige undertones. It functions well as a mellow, neutral base for minimalist designs or spa-themed branding. While it may look washed out when placed directly against white, it offers excellent readability for black text, boasting a 13.1:1 contrast ratio. Try pairing this hex code with charcoal gray to maintain warmth while improving visual depth.
Questions about #e1ca98
What is #e1ca98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1ca98 is rgb(225, 202, 152), in HSL hsl(41, 55%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 32%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e1ca98?
Is #e1ca98 readable on white or black?
#e1ca98 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.10:1 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.