#E0A572 Hex Color
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#e0a572 is a soft, muted orange with peach and tan undertones. Its lightness creates a mellow, youthful mood, while restrained saturation keeps it gentle rather than loud. Use it as a dominant background for spring, food, or youth branding, paired with charcoal or deep teal. Black text has about a 9.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #e0a572.
Questions about #e0a572
What is #e0a572 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0a572 is rgb(224, 165, 114), in HSL hsl(28, 64%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 49%, 12%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e0a572?
#e0a572 pairs well with charcoal text for strong contrast, deep teal for a cool counterpoint, and muted sage or warm brown for a soft, earthy palette that keeps its peachy orange warmth approachable.
Is #e0a572 a warm or cool color?
#e0a572 reads as warm because its orange base carries peach and tan undertones, while its lightness and muted saturation soften that warmth into a mellow, welcoming presence rather than a fiery or highly energetic one.
Is #e0a572 readable on white or black?
#e0a572 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.