#E9E2D3

A very light, moderate orange closely aligning with Antiquewhite.

About #E9E2D3

The precise color #E9E2D3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Antiquewhite. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 233, 226, and 211.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 3% M, 9% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E9E2D3
RGB233, 226, 211
HSL40.9°, 33.3%, 87.1%
CMYK0%, 3%, 9%, 9%
HSV40.9°, 9.4%, 91.4%
LAB90.1, -0.2, 8.2
XYZ72.6, 76.4, 72.6
Decimal15327955

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
16.28:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.84:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E9E2D3; }
.text-color { color: #E9E2D3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E9E2D3; }

Similar Colors

Antiquewhite
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