#E3C4B6 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dusty rose and pale clay, this shade carries a soft orange undertone. Its very low saturation makes it a calm background base, though it can wash out next to white, so give it darker neighbors like charcoal or deep teal. The hex code #e3c4b6 also passes AA behind black text at roughly 12.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #e3c4b6
What is #e3c4b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c4b6 is rgb(227, 196, 182), in HSL hsl(19, 45%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 20%, 11%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e3c4b6?
#e3c4b6 pairs well with deep teal, olive, and charcoal, which give the pale shade enough contrast to hold its own. Warm browns and cream also work for a soft, tonal palette. Avoid pure white next to it or the shade fades.
Is #e3c4b6 safe to use as a text background?
Yes, for dark text. Black type on #e3c4b6 reaches about 12.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA minimum for body text. White text fails badly, so keep light type off this shade.
Is #e3c4b6 readable on white or black?
#e3c4b6 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.83:1 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.