#e9c46a
#e9c46a is rgb(233, 196, 106), or hsl(43, 74%, 66%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-300 (#ffb86a), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.67:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 12.57:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 10.69:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.52:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #e9c46a in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #e9c46a in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #2a9d8f
Used together in F-Pattern Layout, Magazine Grid.
1.99:1
Not for normal text - #e63946
Used together in F-Pattern Layout, Magazine Grid.
2.49:1
Not for normal text - #1a1a1a
Used together in Magazine Grid.
10.42:1
AA normal text - #1a1a2e
Used together in F-Pattern Layout.
10.21:1
AA normal text - #264653
Used together in Magazine Grid.
6.03:1
AA normal text - #457b9d
Used together in F-Pattern Layout.
2.75:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #e9c46a: 12.57:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #e9c46a.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #e9c46a as the accent color, following the F-Pattern Layout style: rgb(233, 196, 106), nearest Tailwind token orange-300. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.67:1 on white, 12.57:1 on black).
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Questions about #e9c46a
What color is #e9c46a?
#e9c46a is rgb(233, 196, 106), or hsl(43, 74%, 66%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-300 (#ffb86a), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #e9c46a?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #e9c46a: 12.57:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #e9c46a in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#e9c46a], text-[#e9c46a], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.