#E0A278 Hex Color
Soft warmth with a peach glow
The hex code #e0a278 produces a soft, warm orange with muted peach and tan undertones. Its gentle, mellow character suits spring campaigns, baby products, food packaging, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside deep navy or chocolate brown. Black text reads clearly, while white text lacks strong contrast.
Questions about #e0a278
What is #e0a278 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0a278 is rgb(224, 162, 120), in HSL hsl(24, 63%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 46%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0a278?
The #e0a278 hex color pairs well with deep navy or chocolate brown for grounding contrast, while muted peach, cream, and tan create a softer, warm palette for approachable designs.
Is #e0a278 a warm or cool color?
The #e0a278 hex color reads as warm because its orange base is softened by peach and tan undertones, giving it a mellow, sunlit character rather than the crisp feel of a cool blue. It works well in cozy and seasonal designs.
Is #e0a278 readable on white or black?
#e0a278 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.