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#E6DBB3 color code is #E6DBB3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e6dbb3.

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#E6DBB3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E6DBB3 is 0.7074. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.39:1 against white and 15.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E6DBB3 on white1.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E6DBB3 on black15.15:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E6DBB31.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E6DBB315.15:1AAA

#E6DBB3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E6DBB3?+
The hex code for #E6DBB3 is #E6DBB3. In RGB it's rgb(230, 219, 179), and in HSL it's hsl(47, 50%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #E6DBB3?+
#E6DBB3 in RGB is (230, 219, 179). Written in CSS: rgb(230, 219, 179).
What is the CMYK value of #E6DBB3?+
#E6DBB3 converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 22%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E6DBB3.
Is #e6dbb3 a warm or cool color?+
#E6DBB3 (#E6DBB3) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 47° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e6dbb3 belong to?+
#E6DBB3 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 47°, 50%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e6dbb3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E6DBB3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.39:1 — 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 #e6dbb3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E6DBB3 (#E6DBB3) is 7402 C Light Wheat, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E6DBB3 in design

Practical guidance for using #e6dbb3 (#E6DBB3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E6DBB3 (#E6DBB3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.2:1 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, #E6DBB3 (#E6DBB3) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#E6DBB3 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 — #e6dbb3 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

#E6DBB3 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 #E6DBB3

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e6dbb3 (#E6DBB3). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#F5E6CA · LV Beige