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#E5C7C3 color code is #E5C7C3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5c7c3.

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#E5C7C3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5C7C3 is 0.6144. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.58:1 against white and 13.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5C7C3 on white1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5C7C3 on black13.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5C7C31.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5C7C313.29:1AAA

#E5C7C3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5C7C3?+
The hex code for #E5C7C3 is #E5C7C3. In RGB it's rgb(229, 199, 195), and in HSL it's hsl(7, 40%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #E5C7C3?+
#E5C7C3 in RGB is (229, 199, 195). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 199, 195).
What is the CMYK value of #E5C7C3?+
#E5C7C3 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 15%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5C7C3.
Is #e5c7c3 a warm or cool color?+
#E5C7C3 (#E5C7C3) 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 #e5c7c3 belong to?+
#E5C7C3 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 7°, 40%, 83% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e5c7c3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5C7C3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.58:1 — 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 #e5c7c3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5C7C3 (#E5C7C3) is 7436 C Frosted Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5C7C3 in design

Practical guidance for using #e5c7c3 (#E5C7C3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5C7C3 (#E5C7C3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.3:1 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, #E5C7C3 (#E5C7C3) 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

#E5C7C3 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 — #e5c7c3 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

#E5C7C3 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.