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#E6D6B1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E6D6B1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E6D6B1 Color Information

#E6D6B1 RGB value is (230, 214, 177). The hex color red value is 230, green is 214, and blue is 177. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 23 percent, 10percent.

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#E6D6B1 Color Meaning

color #E6D6B1 embodies natural warmth, subtle energy, and grounding stability. #E6D6B1 mid-light beige-yellow conveys comfort and understated optimism. Psychologically, Color #E6D6B1 promotes emotional calm, balanced thought, and reflective moods, offering a gentle, non-distracting presence in both living and working spaces. Culturally, color #E6D6B1 suggests harvest, nurturing, and endurance in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #E6D6B1 with earth and grounding energy. Fengshui regards #E6D6B1 hue as enhancing stability and flow in spaces, especially for areas requiring calm and focus. Spiritually, #E6D6B1 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, encouraging confidence, grounded joy, and mindful energy. In design and arts, color #E6D6B1 works as a subtle base or complementary tone. Its natural warmth pairs well with greens, browns, and muted accents, suitable for interiors, packaging, and artworks seeking calm sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert #E6D6B1 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
#E6D6B1
RGB
rgb(230, 214, 177)
HSL
hsl(42°, 51%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 23%, 90%)
XYZ
64.6155 68.0905 51.3321
Yxy
68.0905 0.3511 0.3700
Hunter Lab
82.5170 -0.0786 5.5472
CIE-Lab
86.0517 -0.2322 20.2925

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Blue177 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E6D6B1 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

#E6D6B1 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 #E6D6B1 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+)

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E6D6B1 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

#E6D6B1

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E6D6B1;

Text Color

color: #E6D6B1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E6D6B1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6D6B140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E6D6B1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6D6B1 0%, #b18d39 100%);

#E6D6B1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E6D6B1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.