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#E7B1A7 color code is #E7B1A7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e7b1a7.

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#E7B1A7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E7B1A7 is 0.5122. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.87:1 against white and 11.24:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E7B1A7 on white1.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E7B1A7 on black11.24:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E7B1A71.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E7B1A711.24:1AAA

#E7B1A7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E7B1A7?+
The hex code for #E7B1A7 is #E7B1A7. In RGB it's rgb(231, 177, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(9, 57%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #E7B1A7?+
#E7B1A7 in RGB is (231, 177, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(231, 177, 167).
What is the CMYK value of #E7B1A7?+
#E7B1A7 converts to CMYK(0%, 23%, 28%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E7B1A7.
Is #e7b1a7 a warm or cool color?+
#E7B1A7 (#E7B1A7) is a warm red — its hue sits at 9° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e7b1a7 belong to?+
#E7B1A7 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 9°, 57%, 78% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e7b1a7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E7B1A7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.87:1 — 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 #e7b1a7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E7B1A7 (#E7B1A7) is 778 C Pantone 778 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E7B1A7 in design

Practical guidance for using #e7b1a7 (#E7B1A7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E7B1A7 (#E7B1A7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E7B1A7 (#E7B1A7) 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

#E7B1A7 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 — #e7b1a7 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

#E7B1A7 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.