#E08D4D Hex Color
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This mellow, warm orange brings a friendly character to interface design. Because it offers high 8.1:1 contrast with black text, #e08d4d works reliably for readable body copy or background surfaces. It pairs well with slate gray or deep teals to ground its inherent playfulness. The hex code for this soft shade is #e08d4d. Designers use it when they want optimism without visual fatigue.
Questions about #e08d4d
What is #e08d4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e08d4d is rgb(224, 141, 77), in HSL hsl(26, 70%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 66%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e08d4d?
Is #e08d4d readable on white or black?
#e08d4d has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.