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#E5CAB2 color code is #E5CAB2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5cab2.

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#E5CAB2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5CAB2 is 0.6211. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.56:1 against white and 13.42:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5CAB2 on white1.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5CAB2 on black13.42:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5CAB21.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5CAB213.42:1AAA

#E5CAB2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5CAB2?+
The hex code for #E5CAB2 is #E5CAB2. In RGB it's rgb(229, 202, 178), and in HSL it's hsl(28, 50%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #E5CAB2?+
#E5CAB2 in RGB is (229, 202, 178). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 202, 178).
What is the CMYK value of #E5CAB2?+
#E5CAB2 converts to CMYK(0%, 12%, 22%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5CAB2.
Is #e5cab2 a warm or cool color?+
#E5CAB2 (#E5CAB2) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 28° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5cab2 belong to?+
#E5CAB2 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 28°, 50%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e5cab2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5CAB2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.56:1 — 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 #e5cab2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5CAB2 (#E5CAB2) is 4622 C Pastel Apricot, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5CAB2 in design

Practical guidance for using #e5cab2 (#E5CAB2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5CAB2 (#E5CAB2) 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, #E5CAB2 (#E5CAB2) 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

#E5CAB2 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 — #e5cab2 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

#E5CAB2 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.