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#E2A49C color code is #E2A49C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e2a49c.

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#E2A49C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E2A49C is 0.4512. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.09:1 against white and 10.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E2A49C on white2.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E2A49C on black10.02:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E2A49C2.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E2A49C10.02:1AAA

#E2A49C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E2A49C?+
The hex code for #E2A49C is #E2A49C. In RGB it's rgb(226, 164, 156), and in HSL it's hsl(7, 55%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #E2A49C?+
#E2A49C in RGB is (226, 164, 156). Written in CSS: rgb(226, 164, 156).
What is the CMYK value of #E2A49C?+
#E2A49C converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 31%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E2A49C.
Is #e2a49c a warm or cool color?+
#E2A49C (#E2A49C) is a warm red — its hue sits at 7° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e2a49c belong to?+
#E2A49C belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 7°, 55%, 75% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e2a49c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E2A49C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.09:1 — 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 #e2a49c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E2A49C (#E2A49C) is 7415 C Rose Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E2A49C in design

Practical guidance for using #e2a49c (#E2A49C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E2A49C (#E2A49C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E2A49C (#E2A49C) 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

#E2A49C 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 — #e2a49c 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

#E2A49C 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.