#E0A359 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-light orange with a soft golden cast, #e0a359 reads mellow rather than loud. That gentle warmth suits spring campaigns, packaging, and playful branding. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since very large fields can look flat. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code #e0a359 pairs well with deep teal, which sharpens its glow.
Questions about #e0a359
What is #e0a359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0a359 is rgb(224, 163, 89), in HSL hsl(33, 69%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 60%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0a359?
Cool dark shades like deep teal or navy balance its warmth and make it glow by comparison. Cream and brown keep it earthy, while pure white can wash it out.
Is #e0a359 readable on white or black?
#e0a359 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.55:1 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.