#E08D48 Hex Color
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Reach for #e08d48 when a design needs orange with less shout. This mellow, medium-light shade carries a soft brown undertone, so it suits autumn packaging, food branding, and Halloween themes without the glare of pure orange. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, and it flatters deep teal and dark charcoal well. The hex code #e08d48 also holds enough contrast for black body text, passing WCAG AA at roughly 8.1:1.
Questions about #e08d48
What is #e08d48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e08d48 is rgb(224, 141, 72), in HSL hsl(27, 71%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 68%, 12%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e08d48?
#e08d48 pairs well with deep teal, dark charcoal, and cream. The muted warmth of this orange balances cool dark tones, while cream keeps layouts light without washing it out.
Is #e08d48 readable on white or black?
#e08d48 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.