#E0B496 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #e0b496 is a very muted orange with dusty peach and subtle rosy undertones. Its light, low-saturation finish suggests gentleness, youth, and open space without feeling sugary. The hex code #e0b496 works well as a supporting tone in spring, baby, food, or minimal branding, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #e0b496
What is #e0b496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0b496 is rgb(224, 180, 150), in HSL hsl(24, 54%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 33%, 12%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e0b496?
#e0b496 pairs well with charcoal, muted sage, and deep burgundy because its pale, dusty warmth benefits from darker or cooler contrast without making the overall palette feel harsh or overly saturated. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal for clean layouts, or add burgundy for autumn character.
Is #e0b496 readable on white or black?
#e0b496 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.13:1 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.