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#E8E6E2 color code is #E8E6E2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e8e6e2.

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#E8E6E2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E8E6E2 is 0.7924. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.25:1 against white and 16.85:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E8E6E2 on white1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E8E6E2 on black16.85:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E8E6E21.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E8E6E216.85:1AAA

#E8E6E2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E8E6E2?+
The hex code for #E8E6E2 is #E8E6E2. In RGB it's rgb(232, 230, 226), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 12%, 90%).
What is the RGB value of #E8E6E2?+
#E8E6E2 in RGB is (232, 230, 226). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 230, 226).
What is the CMYK value of #E8E6E2?+
#E8E6E2 converts to CMYK(0%, 1%, 3%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E8E6E2.
Is #e8e6e2 a warm or cool color?+
#E8E6E2 (#E8E6E2) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e8e6e2 belong to?+
#E8E6E2 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 12%, 90% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #e8e6e2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E8E6E2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.25:1 — 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 #e8e6e2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E8E6E2 (#E8E6E2) is 4218 C Pearl Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E8E6E2 in design

Practical guidance for using #e8e6e2 (#E8E6E2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E8E6E2 (#E8E6E2) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E8E6E2 (#E8E6E2) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#E8E6E2 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 — #e8e6e2 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

#E8E6E2 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.

Brands that use #E8E6E2

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #e8e6e2 (#E8E6E2). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#F5E6CA · LV BeigeApple#F5F5F7 · Apple White