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#E0CCCC color code is #E0CCCC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e0cccc.

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#E0CCCC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E0CCCC is 0.6339. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.54:1 against white and 13.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E0CCCC on white1.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E0CCCC on black13.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E0CCCC1.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E0CCCC13.68:1AAA

#E0CCCC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E0CCCC?+
The hex code for #E0CCCC is #E0CCCC. In RGB it's rgb(224, 204, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 24%, 84%).
What is the RGB value of #E0CCCC?+
#E0CCCC in RGB is (224, 204, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(224, 204, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #E0CCCC?+
#E0CCCC converts to CMYK(0%, 9%, 9%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E0CCCC.
Is #e0cccc a warm or cool color?+
#E0CCCC (#E0CCCC) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e0cccc belong to?+
#E0CCCC belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 24%, 84% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e0cccc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E0CCCC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.54:1 — 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 #e0cccc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E0CCCC (#E0CCCC) is Warm Gray 2 C Warm Gray 2, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E0CCCC in design

Practical guidance for using #e0cccc (#E0CCCC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E0CCCC (#E0CCCC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E0CCCC (#E0CCCC) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#E0CCCC 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 — #e0cccc 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

#E0CCCC is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.