#E3C9A4 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #e3c9a4 when a design needs warmth without loudness. This dusty, pastel beige carries a soft orange undertone and stays mellow at any size. It shines as a dominant background in spring themes, minimal packaging, and interiors, especially paired with muted teal or deep brown for contrast. Black text on it reads at about 13.2:1.
Questions about #e3c9a4
What is #e3c9a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c9a4 is rgb(227, 201, 164), in HSL hsl(35, 53%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 28%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3c9a4?
#e3c9a4 pairs well with muted teal, dusty sage, and deep chocolate brown, which give its warmth something to push against. Charcoal also works for text when plain black feels too harsh.
Is #e3c9a4 readable on white or black?
#e3c9a4 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.15:1 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.