#e4c281 color: Tangy
#e4c281 is rgb(228, 194, 129) in RGB and oklch(82.887% 0.09151 82.982) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Amber
- Light
- Soft
- Pastel
- Warm
- ≈ Tan
- orange-300
- Black 11%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #e4c281
#e4c281 is a pastel light amber color. In OKLCH it has 82.9% lightness, 0.092 chroma and a hue of 83°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 1.7:1 contrast and black text 12.33:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Tangy (#e3c382). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-300.
Lighter: #e4c281 mixed with white
Darker: #e4c281 mixed with black
Calmer: #e4c281 with less saturation
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Questions about #e4c281
What color is #e4c281?
#e4c281 is pastel light amber. The closest named color is Tangy. In RGB it is rgb(228, 194, 129), in HSL hsl(39.39, 64.71%, 70%) and in OKLCH oklch(82.887% 0.09151 82.982).
What colors go well with #e4c281?
The complementary color of #e4c281 is #a8c7ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #f7b78f and #c7ce88. The triadic partners are #79d9e1 and #e4b3ea.
Is white or black text more readable on #e4c281?
Black text reads better on #e4c281: white gives a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 and black gives 12.33:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #e4c281 a warm or cool color?
#e4c281 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 83 degrees, its lightness 82.9% and its chroma 0.092.