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#E6D6C1 color code is #E6D6C1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e6d6c1.

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#E6D6C1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E6D6C1 is 0.6877. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.42:1 against white and 14.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E6D6C1 on white1.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E6D6C1 on black14.75:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E6D6C11.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E6D6C114.75:1AAA

#E6D6C1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E6D6C1?+
The hex code for #E6D6C1 is #E6D6C1. In RGB it's rgb(230, 214, 193), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 43%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #E6D6C1?+
#E6D6C1 in RGB is (230, 214, 193). Written in CSS: rgb(230, 214, 193).
What is the CMYK value of #E6D6C1?+
#E6D6C1 converts to CMYK(0%, 7%, 16%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E6D6C1.
Is #e6d6c1 a warm or cool color?+
#E6D6C1 (#E6D6C1) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e6d6c1 belong to?+
#E6D6C1 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 43%, 83% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #e6d6c1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E6D6C1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.42:1 — 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 #e6d6c1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E6D6C1 (#E6D6C1) is 7500 C Warm Linen, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E6D6C1 in design

Practical guidance for using #e6d6c1 (#E6D6C1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E6D6C1 (#E6D6C1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E6D6C1 (#E6D6C1) 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

#E6D6C1 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 — #e6d6c1 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

#E6D6C1 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.

Brands that use #E6D6C1

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e6d6c1 (#E6D6C1). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#F5E6CA · LV Beige