#E5CCAE Color Meaning and Information

#E5CCAE Color Information

#E5CCAE RGB value is (229, 204, 174). The hex color red value is 229, green is 204, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of79 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 24 percent, 10percent.

#E5CCAE

rgb(229, 204, 174)

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#E5CCAE Color Meaning

Color #E5CCAE signifies bleached warmth, softened refuge, and gentle erosion. #E5CCAE pale, pinkish-beige is the color of sand after the sun has passed its peak, suggesting dunes at dawn, weathered bones, and soft, protective textures. Psychologically, color #E5CCAE soothes and comforts, promoting a sense of safe haven, gentle weathering, and muted, reflective warmth. #E5CCAE culturally references safari clothing, beach houses, and the palette of ancient, sun-bleached artifacts. Spiritually, #E5CCAE color represents resilience through softening, the wisdom of being worn smooth, and a protective, nurturing warmth that does not burn, embodying a gentle and enduring shelter.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5CCAE 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

#E5CCAE

RGB

rgb(229, 204, 174)

HSL

hsl(33°, 51%, 79%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 11%, 24%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(33°, 24%, 90%)

XYZ

61.5459 62.8997 48.9414

Yxy

62.8997 0.3550 0.3628

Hunter Lab

79.3093 1.2989 4.5692

CIE-Lab

83.3896 4.1672 18.1578

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Blue174 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Yellow24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E5CCAE 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

#E5CCAE 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 #E5CCAE 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E5CCAE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.55:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5CCAE 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

#E5CCAE

protanopia

#dadab5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5CCAE;

Text Color

color: #E5CCAE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5CCAE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5CCAE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5CCAE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5CCAE 0%, #af7a39 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E5CCAE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.