#E3CEC8

#E3CEC8

Overview

#E3CEC8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 227, 206, 200, in HSL 13.3°, 32.5%, 83.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.3%, 11.9%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is mistyrose 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#E3CEC8

RGB

227, 206, 200

HSL

13.3, 32.5%, 83.7%

HSV

13.3, 11.9%, 89.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.3%, 11.9%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.8671 0.025 36.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E3CEC8;
color: #E3CEC8;
border-color: #E3CEC8;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 300 #D6D3D1

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

13.93:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E3CEC8?

RGB(227, 206, 200) · HSL(13.3, 32.5%, 83.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 9.3%, 11.9%, 11.0%)

Does #E3CEC8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.51:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E3CEC8?

Use 000000 text on a #E3CEC8 background; contrast on black is 13.93:1.