#E1CCBA Hex Color
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Not the bright orange its hue suggests, pale tan reads bleached and almost grey, thanks to low saturation and high lightness. That softness makes #e1ccba a calm base for minimal layouts, though it fades against pure white. The hex code #e1ccba pairs well with deep teal or charcoal, where its faint warmth finally shows. Black text on it hits about 13.5:1 contrast, comfortably past AA for body copy.
Questions about #e1ccba
What is #e1ccba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1ccba is rgb(225, 204, 186), in HSL hsl(28, 39%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 17%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1ccba?
Deep teal, charcoal, and muted olive all give #e1ccba the contrast it lacks on its own, letting its warm undertone show. Avoid pale creams and whites nearby, since the two blur together.
Is #e1ccba readable on white or black?
#e1ccba has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.54:1 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.