#E3C9B6 Hex Color
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Soft and heavily muted, #e3c9b6 is a pale orange with beige and peach undertones. Its light, faded finish suggests delicacy and airy optimism, making it effective for spacious backgrounds, food branding, autumn palettes, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a dominant base with dark brown or black text; the hex code delivers strong small-text contrast.
Questions about #e3c9b6
What is #e3c9b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c9b6 is rgb(227, 201, 182), in HSL hsl(25, 45%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 20%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e3c9b6?
For a grounded palette, #e3c9b6 pairs well with charcoal or dark brown text and muted terracotta accents, balancing its pale peach-beige warmth and preserving a soft, faded feel across a balanced layout. White keeps the overall design airy.
Is #e3c9b6 readable on white or black?
#e3c9b6 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.29:1 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.