#E4B6A7 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated terra cotta carries a mellow, ashy quality that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code #e4b6a7 works best as a supporting tone or background, as it pairs beautifully with dark charcoal or deep forest greens. It lacks high chroma, so avoid using it where you need a bold statement. Black text reads clearly on this soft hue.
Questions about #e4b6a7
What is #e4b6a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4b6a7 is rgb(228, 182, 167), in HSL hsl(15, 53%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 27%, 11%.
Which colors create the best balance for #e4b6a7?
This muted terra cotta thrives alongside earthy and organic tones. It creates a sophisticated, grounded look when paired with deep forest green or cooler slate grays, balancing its inherent warmth without needing high-chroma accents to truly stand out.
Is #e4b6a7 readable on white or black?
#e4b6a7 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 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.