Information about #E2C47E color

#E2C47E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E2C47E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(226, 196, 126) — 88.6% red, 76.9% green, 49.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 39 / 11. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E2C47E is a energetic, saturated orange that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Chalky (#DFC281). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pencarrow (#E3BF7E) and Sandbar (#E2C385).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(226, 196, 126)), which gives #E2C47E its character. If you plan to put text on a #E2C47E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 12.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.7:1. #E2C47E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E2C47E color variations

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#E2C47E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E2C47E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Chalky color link
Chalky

#DFC281

Pencarrow color link
Pencarrow

#E3BF7E

Sandbar color link
Sandbar

#E2C385

Zombie color link
Zombie

#DDC283

New Orleans color link
New Orleans

#E4C385

Manuka Honey color link
Manuka Honey

#DEC083

Sand color link
Sand

#E2CA76

Marzipan color link
Marzipan

#EBC881

Corvette color link
Corvette

#E9BA81

Chenin color link
Chenin

#DEC371

Coyote color link
Coyote

#DDB77B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E2C47E
  • RGB226, 196, 126
  • CMYK0, 12, 39, 11
  • CSSrgb(226, 196, 126)
  • HSL42°, 63%, 69%
  • HSL Precise42°, 63.291%, 69.02%
  • HSV42°, 44%, 89%
  • HSB42°, 44%, 89%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.886
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.886, 0.769, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.886, 0.769, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.886, 0.769, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB88.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDE2C47E
  • DECIMAL ID14861438
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01