#E6C693 Hex Color
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Muted and lightly warm, #e6c693 is a dusty beige with a soft orange undertone. Its low saturation makes it a calm background choice for spring themes, packaging, and interiors, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep navy or brown for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it at about 12.9:1.
Questions about #e6c693
What is #e6c693 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6c693 is rgb(230, 198, 147), in HSL hsl(37, 62%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 36%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6c693?
#e6c693 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and terracotta, which ground its muted warmth. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, where it loses definition.
Is #e6c693 readable on white or black?
#e6c693 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.