#E08E5C Hex Color
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#e08e5c is a mellow, pastel orange with a dusty terracotta undertone. Its lightness keeps it soft instead of loud, so it works best as a dominant base in spring or autumn layouts, though it can wash out against plain white. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 8.2:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, or browse other shades of orange for close alternatives.
Questions about #e08e5c
What is #e08e5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e08e5c is rgb(224, 142, 92), in HSL hsl(23, 68%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 59%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e08e5c?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #e08e5c look richer than neutral pairings do. Cream and warm beige work too, but keep some dark value nearby so the pastel softness does not flatten out.
Is #e08e5c readable on white or black?
#e08e5c has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.