#E0B296 Hex Color

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#e0b296 is a dusty, unsaturated orange with gentle, sun-baked undertones. This mellow shade works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as its low saturation can feel washed out on its own. For balanced contrast, pair it with charcoal gray or dark navy. The hex code for this soft, optimistic color is #e0b296.

Questions about #e0b296

What is #e0b296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0b296 is rgb(224, 178, 150), in HSL hsl(23, 54%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 33%, 12%.
What are the best color pairings for #e0b296?
#e0b296 relies on dark, grounded tones to prevent the color from feeling washed out on screen. Pair this shade with charcoal or navy to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that highlights its sun-baked, earthy character effectively.
Is #e0b296 readable on white or black?
#e0b296 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.