#E1A779 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #e1a779 is a muted pastel orange with peach and golden undertones. Its light, unsaturated finish brings a gentle, optimistic feel to spring palettes, baby products, food branding, and autumn designs. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or navy accents. Black text reads clearly on the hex code.
Questions about #e1a779
What is #e1a779 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1a779 is rgb(225, 167, 121), in HSL hsl(27, 63%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 46%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1a779?
Is black or white text better on #e1a779?
#e1a779 works well with black text because its light peach-orange surface provides strong contrast; white text has much weaker contrast and should not be assumed accessible without checking the exact font size and weight.
Where does #e1a779 work well?
#e1a779 works especially well as a dominant background in spring palettes, baby products, food branding, and autumn layouts, where its muted peach and golden undertones add warmth and optimism without the intensity of a brighter orange.
Is #e1a779 readable on white or black?
#e1a779 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.00:1 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.