#E28956 Hex Color
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#e28956 is a mellow, pastel orange with a soft terracotta undertone. Its low saturation keeps it warm without glare, which makes the hex code a solid pick for backgrounds in spring themes or kid-friendly designs. Black text reads clearly on top at about 7.9:1, so it passes AA behind body copy. Pair it with deep teal to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #e28956
What is #e28956 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28956 is rgb(226, 137, 86), in HSL hsl(22, 71%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 62%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e28956?
Deep teal, olive, and cream balance #e28956 because their cooler or darker tones offset its soft warmth. For bolder palettes, a dark plum accent adds depth without clashing.
Is #e28956 readable on white or black?
#e28956 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.