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#E0A898 color code is #E0A898. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e0a898.

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#E0A898 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E0A898 is 0.4612. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.05:1 against white and 10.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E0A898 on white2.05:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E0A898 on black10.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E0A8982.05:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E0A89810.22:1AAA

#E0A898 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E0A898?+
The hex code for #E0A898 is #E0A898. In RGB it's rgb(224, 168, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(13, 54%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #E0A898?+
#E0A898 in RGB is (224, 168, 152). Written in CSS: rgb(224, 168, 152).
What is the CMYK value of #E0A898?+
#E0A898 converts to CMYK(0%, 25%, 32%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E0A898.
Is #e0a898 a warm or cool color?+
#E0A898 (#E0A898) is a warm red — its hue sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e0a898 belong to?+
#E0A898 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 13°, 54%, 74% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e0a898 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E0A898 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.05:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e0a898?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E0A898 (#E0A898) is 7415 C Rose Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E0A898 in design

Practical guidance for using #e0a898 (#E0A898) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E0A898 (#E0A898) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E0A898 (#E0A898) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E0A898 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e0a898 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E0A898 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #E0A898

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e0a898 (#E0A898). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige