#E2C488 Color Information

Hex color code: #E2C488

The hex color #E2C488 is a muted orange with RGB values of (226, 196, 136) and HSL of (40°, 61%, 71%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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HEX

#E2C488

RGB

226, 196, 136

HSL

40°, 61%, 71%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 40%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E2C488;
background-color: #E2C488;
border-color: #E2C488;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E2C488;
border: 2px solid #E2C488;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E2C488]
text-[#E2C488]
border-[#E2C488]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E2C488]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E2C488, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E2C488; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E2C488; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #E2C488; background-color: #E2C48815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E2C48820; border-left: 4px solid #E2C488; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #E2C488; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E2C488 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

226, 196, 136

Red: 226 / Green: 196 / Blue: 136

HSL

40°, 61%, 71%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 40%, 11%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 40% / Key: 11%

What color is #E2C488?

#E2C488 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

88A6E2

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E2C488 to RGB:

rgb(226, 196, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E2C488 to HSL:

hsl(40, 61%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E2C488 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #E2C488 has RGB (226, 196, 136) and HSL (40°, 61%, 71%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E2C488 is #88A6E2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E29788.

Use #E2C488 in CSS: color: #E2C488 or background-color: #E2C488. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E2C488

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 12.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2C488?

#E2C488 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #E2C488?

#E2C488 in RGB is (226, 196, 136) - 226 red, 196 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #E2C488 in CSS?

Use #E2C488 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E2C488?

#88A6E2 (complementary), #E29788 (analogous), and #D3A64A (lighter shade) work well with #E2C488.