Information about #E2C29C color

#E2C29C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #E2C29C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(226, 194, 156) (88.6% red, 76.1% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 27 / 11 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E2C29C is a confidently colored orange that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Eggshell Paper (#E2BE9F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Honey Beige (#DBC49B) and Haystack (#DEC7A1).

In RGB terms — rgb(226, 194, 156) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 12.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.7:1. No one has named #E2C29C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#E2C29C color variations

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#E2C29C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E2C29C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Honey Beige color link
Honey Beige

#DBC49B

Haystack color link
Haystack

#DEC7A1

Soft Beige color link
Soft Beige

#DDC7A0

Raffia color link
Raffia

#DCC6A0

Cocoon color link
Cocoon

#DAC39F

Smooth Cream color link
Smooth Cream

#DAC79C

New Tan color link
New Tan

#EBC79E

Blank Canvas color link
Blank Canvas

#DDC7A5

#E2C29C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E2C29C
  • RGB226, 194, 156
  • CMYK0, 13, 27, 11
  • HSL33°, 55%, 75%
  • HSL Precise32.571°, 54.688%, 74.902%
  • HSV33°, 31%, 89%
  • HSB33°, 31%, 89%
  • HEX IDE2C29C
  • DECIMAL ID14860956
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB88.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
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