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#E3C082 color code is #E3C082. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e3c082.

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#E3C082 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E3C082 is 0.5564. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.73:1 against white and 12.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E3C082 on white1.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E3C082 on black12.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E3C0821.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E3C08212.13:1AAA

#E3C082 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E3C082?+
The hex code for #E3C082 is #E3C082. In RGB it's rgb(227, 192, 130), and in HSL it's hsl(38, 63%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #E3C082?+
#E3C082 in RGB is (227, 192, 130). Written in CSS: rgb(227, 192, 130).
What is the CMYK value of #E3C082?+
#E3C082 converts to CMYK(0%, 15%, 43%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E3C082.
Is #e3c082 a warm or cool color?+
#E3C082 (#E3C082) 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 #e3c082 belong to?+
#E3C082 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 38°, 63%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e3c082 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E3C082 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.73:1 — 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 #e3c082?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E3C082 (#E3C082) is 3065 C Soft Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E3C082 in design

Practical guidance for using #e3c082 (#E3C082) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E3C082 (#E3C082) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E3C082 (#E3C082) 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

#E3C082 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 — #e3c082 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

#E3C082 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.