Color #E4D5CE Color / Colour Code #E4D5CE
This page shows the hex color code for color #e4d5ce (#E4D5CE). The colour is a orange tone with 29% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E4D5CE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E4D5CE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 349, 19, and 49 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 19, 139, and 259 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E4D5CE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 19 and saturation at 29%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 19 to 64 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 19 with its complement at 199 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #E4D5CE
Lightness variations at hue 19 and 29% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E4D5CE
Design Use Cases for #E4D5CE
Muted Accent Color
With 29% saturation, #E4D5CE has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #E4D5CE is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#E4D5CE sits in the orange range (hue 19). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E4D5CE (hue 19) to its complement at hue 199. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 49. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4d5ce, #cedde4);
CSS Code for #E4D5CE
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About Color #E4D5CE (#E4D5CE)
#E4D5CE is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 228 red, 213 green, and 206 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 19 degrees with 29% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E4D5CE is 217/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 10% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E4D5CE against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.71:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.71:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CEDDE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E4D5CE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E4CED2 and #E4E0CE, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #E4D5CE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E4D5CE?
- #E4D5CE is Color #E4D5CE, a orange color (colour) with RGB(228, 213, 206), HSL(19, 29%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 7%, 10%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #E4D5CE accessible for text?
- Against white, #E4D5CE has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.71:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E4D5CE?
- The complementary colour is #CEDDE4 (hue 199). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E4CED2 and #E4E0CE. The triadic palette adds #CEE4D5 and #D5CEE4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E4D5CE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e4d5ce; or rgb(228, 213, 206); or hsl(19, 29%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 19 29% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.