#E4C4B4 Color Information

Hex color code: #E4C4B4

The hex color #E4C4B4 is a light orange with RGB values of (228, 196, 180) and HSL of (20°, 47%, 80%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameWheat

HEX

#E4C4B4

RGB

228, 196, 180

HSL

20°, 47%, 80%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 21%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E4C4B4;
background-color: #E4C4B4;
border-color: #E4C4B4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E4C4B4;
border: 2px solid #E4C4B4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E4C4B4]
text-[#E4C4B4]
border-[#E4C4B4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E4C4B4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E4C4B4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E4C4B4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E4C4B4; 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 #E4C4B4; background-color: #E4C4B415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E4C4B420; border-left: 4px solid #E4C4B4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E4C4B4; }

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Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E4C4B4 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

228, 196, 180

Red: 228 / Green: 196 / Blue: 180

HSL

20°, 47%, 80%

Hue: 20° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 21%, 11%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 21% / Key: 11%

What color is #E4C4B4?

#E4C4B4 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B4D4E4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E4C4B4 to RGB:

rgb(228, 196, 180)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E4C4B4 to HSL:

hsl(20, 47%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E4C4B4 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 14%, 21%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#E4C4B4 is a soft orange color with RGB values of 228, 196, 180 and HSL of 20°, 47%, 80%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E4C4B4 is #B4D4E4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E4B4BC.

Use #E4C4B4 in CSS: color: #E4C4B4 or background-color: #E4C4B4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E4C4B4

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.85:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4C4B4?

#E4C4B4 is a soft orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E4C4B4?

#E4C4B4 in RGB is (228, 196, 180) - 228 red, 196 green, and 180 blue.

How to use #E4C4B4 in CSS?

Use #E4C4B4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E4C4B4?

#B4D4E4 (complementary), #E4B4BC (analogous), and #D0987C (lighter shade) work well with #E4C4B4.