#E0966D Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow orange carries a gentle warmth without overwhelming the eye. Because of its muted character, it functions better as a secondary supporting color or an accent than a primary base. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate blue, avoiding the muddy results sometimes seen when learning what colors make gray. The hex code #e0966d offers strong contrast when paired with black text.
Questions about #e0966d
What is #e0966d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0966d is rgb(224, 150, 109), in HSL hsl(21, 65%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 51%, 12%.
What are the best color pairings for #e0966d?
This mellow orange works best when contrasted against cool, grounding neutrals. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate blue, which helps balance the warmth of the hue without creating a muddy or overwhelming visual result.
Is #e0966d readable on white or black?
#e0966d has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.