#E7CEC3

#E7CEC3

Overview

#E7CEC3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 231, 206, 195, in HSL 18.3°, 42.9%, 83.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 10.8%, 15.6%, 9.4%. The nearest named color is mistyrose 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#E7CEC3

RGB

231, 206, 195

HSL

18.3, 42.9%, 83.5%

HSV

18.3, 15.6%, 90.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.8%, 15.6%, 9.4%

OKLCH

0.8692 0.032 45.3

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: #E7CEC3;
color: #E7CEC3;
border-color: #E7CEC3;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 100 #FEE2E2

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

14.01:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E7CEC3?

RGB(231, 206, 195) · HSL(18.3, 42.9%, 83.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 10.8%, 15.6%, 9.4%)

Does #E7CEC3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #E7CEC3?

Use 000000 text on a #E7CEC3 background; contrast on black is 14.01:1.