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#E1B56B color code is #E1B56B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e1b56b.

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#E1B56B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E1B56B is 0.5012. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.91:1 against white and 11.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E1B56B on white1.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E1B56B on black11.02:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E1B56B1.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E1B56B11.02:1AAA

#E1B56B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E1B56B?+
The hex code for #E1B56B is #E1B56B. In RGB it's rgb(225, 181, 107), and in HSL it's hsl(38, 66%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #E1B56B?+
#E1B56B in RGB is (225, 181, 107). Written in CSS: rgb(225, 181, 107).
What is the CMYK value of #E1B56B?+
#E1B56B converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 52%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E1B56B.
Is #e1b56b a warm or cool color?+
#E1B56B (#E1B56B) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 38° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e1b56b belong to?+
#E1B56B belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 38°, 66%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e1b56b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E1B56B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.91:1 — 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 #e1b56b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E1B56B (#E1B56B) is 142 C Pantone 142 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E1B56B in design

Practical guidance for using #e1b56b (#E1B56B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E1B56B (#E1B56B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E1B56B (#E1B56B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#E1B56B 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 — #e1b56b 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

#E1B56B 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.