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#E0BAAD color code is #E0BAAD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e0baad.

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#E0BAAD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E0BAAD is 0.5398. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.78:1 against white and 11.80:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E0BAAD on white1.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E0BAAD on black11.80:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E0BAAD1.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E0BAAD11.80:1AAA

#E0BAAD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E0BAAD?+
The hex code for #E0BAAD is #E0BAAD. In RGB it's rgb(224, 186, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(15, 45%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #E0BAAD?+
#E0BAAD in RGB is (224, 186, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(224, 186, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #E0BAAD?+
#E0BAAD converts to CMYK(0%, 17%, 23%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E0BAAD.
Is #e0baad a warm or cool color?+
#E0BAAD (#E0BAAD) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 15° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e0baad belong to?+
#E0BAAD belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 15°, 45%, 78% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e0baad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E0BAAD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.78:1 — 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 #e0baad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E0BAAD (#E0BAAD) is 3022 C Light Persimmon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E0BAAD in design

Practical guidance for using #e0baad (#E0BAAD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E0BAAD (#E0BAAD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E0BAAD (#E0BAAD) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange 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

#E0BAAD 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 — #e0baad 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

#E0BAAD 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 #E0BAAD

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e0baad (#E0BAAD). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige