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#E3856D color code is #E3856D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e3856d.

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#E3856D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E3856D is 0.3421. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.68:1 against white and 7.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E3856D on white2.68:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E3856D on black7.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E3856D2.68:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E3856D7.84:1AAA

#E3856D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E3856D?+
The hex code for #E3856D is #E3856D. In RGB it's rgb(227, 133, 109), and in HSL it's hsl(12, 68%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #E3856D?+
#E3856D in RGB is (227, 133, 109). Written in CSS: rgb(227, 133, 109).
What is the CMYK value of #E3856D?+
#E3856D converts to CMYK(0%, 41%, 52%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E3856D.
Is #e3856d a warm or cool color?+
#E3856D (#E3856D) is a warm red — its hue sits at 12° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e3856d belong to?+
#E3856D belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 12°, 68%, 66% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e3856d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E3856D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.68:1 — 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 #e3856d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E3856D (#E3856D) is 488 C Pantone 488 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E3856D in design

Practical guidance for using #e3856d (#E3856D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E3856D (#E3856D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E3856D (#E3856D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#E3856D 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 — #e3856d 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

#E3856D 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.