Color swatch image showing #E1A96C with RGB(225,169,108) values
Color swatch image showing #E1A96C with RGB(225,169,108) values

#E1A96C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E1A96C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E1A96C Color Information

#E1A96C RGB value is (225, 169, 108). The hex color red value is 225, green is 169, and blue is 108. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 52 percent, 12 percent.

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#E1A96C Color Meaning

Color #E1A96C embodies warmth, gentleness, and natural approachability. #E1A96C soft brown beige tone mirrors animal coats and sunlit earth. As a result, color #E1A96C feels nurturing, calm, and quietly welcoming. From a psychological standpoint, color #E1A96C lowers stress and supports emotional ease. #E1A96C encourages comfort, trust, and slow engagement. #E1A96C makes #E1A96C effective in environments focused on care and relaxation. In cultural and symbolic terms, color #E1A96C represents innocence, protection, and harmony with nature. #E1A96C often suggests safety and familiarity. On a deeper level, #E1A96C reflects grounded compassion and emotional softness paired with quiet strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #E1A96C 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
#E1A96C
RGB
rgb(225, 169, 108)
HSL
hsl(31°, 66%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 52%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 52%, 88%)
XYZ
47.9461 45.4662 20.4362
Yxy
45.4662 0.4211 0.3994
Hunter Lab
67.4286 2.9663 5.7774
CIE-Lab
73.1978 13.5497 39.2794

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Blue108 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E1A96C 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

#E1A96C 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 #E1A96C 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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#E1A96C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E1A96C 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

#E1A96C

protanopia

#c9c87b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E1A96C;

Text Color

color: #E1A96C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E1A96C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E1A96C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E1A96C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E1A96C 0%, #a06221 100%);

#E1A96C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E1A96C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.