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#E3ECA7 color code is #E3ECA7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e3eca7.

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#E3ECA7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E3ECA7 is 0.7911. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.25:1 against white and 16.82:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E3ECA7 on white1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E3ECA7 on black16.82:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E3ECA71.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E3ECA716.82:1AAA

#E3ECA7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E3ECA7?+
The hex code for #E3ECA7 is #E3ECA7. In RGB it's rgb(227, 236, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(68, 64%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #E3ECA7?+
#E3ECA7 in RGB is (227, 236, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(227, 236, 167).
What is the CMYK value of #E3ECA7?+
#E3ECA7 converts to CMYK(4%, 0%, 29%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E3ECA7.
Is #e3eca7 a warm or cool color?+
#E3ECA7 (#E3ECA7) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 68° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e3eca7 belong to?+
#E3ECA7 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 68°, 64%, 79% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #e3eca7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E3ECA7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.25:1 — 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 #e3eca7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E3ECA7 (#E3ECA7) is 379 C Pantone 379 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E3ECA7 in design

Practical guidance for using #e3eca7 (#E3ECA7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E3ECA7 (#E3ECA7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E3ECA7 (#E3ECA7) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green 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

#E3ECA7 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#E3ECA7 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.