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#E4CAAF color code is #E4CAAF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e4caaf.

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#E4CAAF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E4CAAF is 0.6183. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.57:1 against white and 13.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E4CAAF on white1.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E4CAAF on black13.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E4CAAF1.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E4CAAF13.37:1AAA

#E4CAAF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E4CAAF?+
The hex code for #E4CAAF is #E4CAAF. In RGB it's rgb(228, 202, 175), and in HSL it's hsl(31, 50%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #E4CAAF?+
#E4CAAF in RGB is (228, 202, 175). Written in CSS: rgb(228, 202, 175).
What is the CMYK value of #E4CAAF?+
#E4CAAF converts to CMYK(0%, 11%, 23%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E4CAAF.
Is #e4caaf a warm or cool color?+
#E4CAAF (#E4CAAF) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 31° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e4caaf belong to?+
#E4CAAF belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 31°, 50%, 79% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e4caaf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E4CAAF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.57:1 — 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 #e4caaf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E4CAAF (#E4CAAF) is 4622 C Pastel Apricot, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E4CAAF in design

Practical guidance for using #e4caaf (#E4CAAF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E4CAAF (#E4CAAF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E4CAAF (#E4CAAF) 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

#E4CAAF 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 — #e4caaf 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

#E4CAAF 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.