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Cardamom Brown
Cardamom Brown
#E6B89CClick to copy
Cardamom Brown Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(230, 184, 156)Copy
HSLhsl(23, 60%, 76%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(23, 32%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 10%)Copy
Cardamom Brown Color Schemes
Complementary
#E6B89C
Click to copy#9CCAE6
Click to copyAnalogous
#E69CA5
Click to copy#E6DD9C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#9CE6DD
Click to copy#9CA5E6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E6B89C
Click to copy#F9F3EF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#D17E4B
Click to copy#914E25
Click to copy#402210
Click to copyCardamom Brown WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.79 : 1
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Black background #000000
11.70 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.65 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.04 : 1
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Cardamom Brown Shade Variants
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Cardamom Brown Color Introduction
Definition
Cardamom Brown (HEX #E6B89C) has the RGB value rgb(230, 184, 156), the HSL value hsl(23°, 60%, 76%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cardamom Brown is #9CCAE6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E69CA5 and #E6DD9C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#9CE6DD, #9CA5E6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cardamom Brown uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cardamom Brown has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 against white and 11.70:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Cardamom Brown has a lightness of 76% and a saturation of 60%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A light brown imitating cardamom, delicate and soft, often used in women's clothing and traditional makeup for a gentle feel.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Cardamom Brown tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Cardamom Brown is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Cardamom Brown Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
