#E09E76 Hex Color
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This muted peach carries a gentle warmth that feels both friendly and accessible. Because #e09e76 has a balanced saturation, it works best as a primary background color rather than a small accent, where it might get lost. Pair it with deep charcoal text for high readability and a clean, modern finish. The hex code for this mellow orange shade is #e09e76.
Questions about #e09e76
What is #e09e76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e09e76 is rgb(224, 158, 118), in HSL hsl(23, 63%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 47%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e09e76?
This muted peach thrives alongside deep, neutral tones that ground its natural warmth. Use dark charcoal for text to ensure readability, or pair it with slate blue to create a sophisticated, modern contrast that balances the color’s inherent softness.
Is #e09e76 suitable for text on a white background?
Generally, #e09e76 lacks the contrast necessary for clear readability on standard white backgrounds. Because it is a lighter, desaturated peach, it works far better as a solid background color supporting dark text rather than serving as the primary text color itself.
Is #e09e76 readable on white or black?
#e09e76 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.