#E1B473 Hex Color
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The hex code #e1b473 is a soft, muted orange with golden-beige undertones. Its lightness and restrained saturation create a mellow, glowing mood for spring branding, baby products, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal; black text remains highly readable with about 11.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #e1b473
What is #e1b473 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1b473 is rgb(225, 180, 115), in HSL hsl(35, 65%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 49%, 12%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e1b473?
Is #e1b473 warm or cool?
#e1b473 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base is tempered by golden-beige undertones. Its lightness softens the effect, giving layouts a mellow, welcoming feel rather than the sharper energy of a highly saturated orange.
Is #e1b473 readable on white or black?
#e1b473 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.