#E09465 Hex Color
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#e09465 is a soft, muted orange with a sunny, pastel quality that feels approachable and youthful. Because of its warm, light-saturated character, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to create high-contrast, readable layouts. The hex code for this mellow shade is #e09465, which offers excellent accessibility when used with black typography.
Questions about #e09465
What is #e09465 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e09465 is rgb(224, 148, 101), in HSL hsl(23, 66%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 55%, 12%.
How can I make #e09465 work in a professional design layout?
#e09465 works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color because of its light-saturated, pastel nature. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark navy text to create the high-contrast, readable layouts necessary for professional applications.
Does #e09465 lean warm or cool in color theory?
#e09465 is decidedly warm, carrying the inherent energy of orange while remaining approachable due to its muted, desaturated quality. This makes it a great choice for projects needing a friendly, youthful feel without the intensity of a bright neon orange.
Is #e09465 readable on white or black?
#e09465 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.