#E0AA71 Hex Color
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Reach for #e0aa71 when a design needs warmth without the volume of bright orange. This pastel, sandy tone works well as a soft background for spring packaging or autumn layouts. It also reads mellow in large fills, and black text passes easily on top at about 10.2:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA bar for body copy.
Questions about #e0aa71
What is #e0aa71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0aa71 is rgb(224, 170, 113), in HSL hsl(31, 64%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 50%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0aa71?
Deep teal makes #e0aa71 feel fresh and crisp, while a muted navy keeps it grounded and calm. For a softer palette, try pairing it with sage green or warm cream.
Is #e0aa71 readable on white or black?
#e0aa71 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.15:1 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.