Ecru (#C2B280)
The hex code for Ecru is #C2B280. It is rgb(194, 178, 128) in RGB, hsl(45, 35%, 63%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 8%, 34%, 24%) in CMYK — a light yellow. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#C2B280rgb(194, 178, 128)hsl(45, 35%, 63%)hsv(45, 34%, 76%)cmyk(0%, 8%, 34%, 24%)oklch(76.5% 0.069 92.4)lab(73.04% 0.43 27.81)lch(73.04% 27.82 89.11)Colors Closest to Ecru
Ecru is a registered color name, also listed as Sand. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
Browse the full index of named colors A-Z or every yellow in the library.
#C2B280 Channel Values
How Ecru breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 194 · G 178 · B 128 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 45° · S 35% · L 63% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 45° · S 34% · V 76% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 8% · Y 34% · K 24% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 2.11:1 vs white · 9.97:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Ecru background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
Need a specific ratio against another background? Open #C2B280 in the contrast checker.
Colors That Go With Ecru
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Ecru; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Ecru
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Ecru Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
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Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--ecru: #C2B280;background-color: #C2B280;colors: { 'ecru': '#C2B280' }Color(red: 0.761, green: 0.698, blue: 0.502)<color name="ecru">#C2B280</color>fill="#C2B280"More Yellow Colors
Ecru sits in the yellow family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#C2B280 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Ecru?
The hex code for Ecru is #C2B280. That is rgb(194, 178, 128) in RGB, hsl(45, 35%, 63%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 8%, 34%, 24%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #C2B280?
#C2B280 is rgb(194, 178, 128) — red 194, green 178, and blue 128 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #C2B280?
#C2B280 converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 8%, 34%, 24%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #C2B280 be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #C2B280 scores 2.11:1 against white and 9.97:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #C2B280 as a CSS color keyword?
No. #C2B280 is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is tan (#D2B48C) at a CIE76 distance of 7.54, which is clearly related but distinguishable side by side.
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