#E09C6C Hex Color
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#e09c6c is a light, muted orange with peach and soft brown undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a gentle, youthful feel, while its warm lightness suits spring, food, baby, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting tone with deep teal or charcoal rather than a dominant background. The hex code #e09c6c also supports clear black body text at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #e09c6c
What is #e09c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e09c6c is rgb(224, 156, 108), in HSL hsl(25, 65%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 52%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e09c6c?
Deep teal, charcoal, cream, and muted sage pair well with #e09c6c, balancing its soft peach-orange warmth with cooler or grounded contrast while keeping the palette approachable for branding, editorial layouts, packaging, and welcoming interface accents.
Is #e09c6c readable on white or black?
#e09c6c has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.