#e9d7a9
#e9d7a9 is rgb(233, 215, 169), or hsl(43, 59%, 79%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-200 (#ffd6a7), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.42:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 14.76:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 12.55:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.29:1 | 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 #e9d7a9 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #e9d7a9 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #24211f
Used together in Mobile Editorial.
11.25:1
AA normal text - #c5d8c1
Used together in Mobile Editorial.
1.06:1
Not for normal text - #d7c4e8
Used together in Mobile Editorial.
1.14:1
Not for normal text - #e97b61
Used together in Mobile Editorial.
1.98:1
Not for normal text - #fffdf8
Used together in Mobile Editorial.
1.40:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #e9d7a9: 14.76:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #e9d7a9.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #e9d7a9 as the accent color, following the Mobile Editorial style: rgb(233, 215, 169), nearest Tailwind token orange-200. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.42:1 on white, 14.76:1 on black).
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Questions about #e9d7a9
What color is #e9d7a9?
#e9d7a9 is rgb(233, 215, 169), or hsl(43, 59%, 79%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is orange-200 (#ffd6a7), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #e9d7a9?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #e9d7a9: 14.76:1. 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 #e9d7a9 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#e9d7a9], text-[#e9d7a9], 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.