#E0B172 Hex Color
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#e0b172 is a pastel orange with sandy, golden undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works well as a dominant background in spring layouts, food packaging, and youth branding. It sits close to blush, so compare it with other shades of pink to see where orange ends. Black text on top reads at about 10.7:1, comfortably past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #e0b172
What is #e0b172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0b172 is rgb(224, 177, 114), in HSL hsl(34, 64%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 49%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0b172?
Deep teal and espresso brown are strong partners for #e0b172, since their darker, cooler tones sharpen its sandy warmth. Muted navy also works when you want a calmer, more grounded palette.
Is black or white text better on #e0b172?
Black text reads much better on #e0b172, with a contrast ratio of about 10.7:1 that passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls short of that threshold and should be avoided for small type.
Is #e0b172 readable on white or black?
#e0b172 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.70:1 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.