#E2CCB3 Hex Color
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Softly tinted and very pale, #e2ccb3 sits between orange and beige with a faded, sandy warmth. It earns its keep as a dominant base in spring themes, cosmetics, and calm interiors, where its low saturation keeps things easy on the eye. Against pure white it can look washed out, so anchor it with espresso brown or deep teal. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #e2ccb3
What is #e2ccb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2ccb3 is rgb(226, 204, 179), in HSL hsl(32, 45%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 21%, 11%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e2ccb3?
Espresso brown and deep teal both give #e2ccb3 the contrast it lacks next to white. Terracotta and cream keep the palette warm, while a muted sage cools it down without clashing.
Is #e2ccb3 readable on white or black?
#e2ccb3 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.52:1 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.