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#E5CCA3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E5CCA3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E5CCA3 Color Information

#E5CCA3 RGB value is (229, 204, 163). The hex color red value is 229, green is 204, and blue is 163. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 29 percent, 10percent.

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#E5CCA3 Color Meaning

color #E5CCA3 deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #E5CCA3 functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #E5CCA3 avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #E5CCA3 a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, Color #E5CCA3 enhances readability and comfort in digital and print media. Its LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of approximately 62 ensures sufficient contrast against dark text without glare. In interface design, #E5CCA3 reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #E5CCA3’s a humane neutral. Culturally, Color #E5CCA3 echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #E5CCA3 association lends #E5CCA3 authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #E5CCA3 implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #E5CCA3 to signal authenticity without antiquation. #E5CCA3 feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, Color #E5CCA3 represents continuity. #E5CCA3 is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #E5CCA3 creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #E5CCA3’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5CCA3 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E5CCA3
RGB
rgb(229, 204, 163)
HSL
hsl(37°, 56%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 29%, 90%)
XYZ
60.5168 62.4881 43.5222
Yxy
62.4881 0.3634 0.3752
Hunter Lab
79.0494 0.8259 5.7125
CIE-Lab
83.1723 2.6792 23.6605

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue163 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E5CCA3 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E5CCA3 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E5CCA3 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5CCA3 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5CCA3;

Text Color

color: #E5CCA3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5CCA3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5CCA340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5CCA3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5CCA3 0%, #b08032 100%);

#E5CCA3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E5CCA3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.