#E28F5F Hex Color
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This mellow, pastel orange sits in a soft, desaturated range, making it approachable and friendly. Because it lacks intense chroma, #e28f5f works well as a supporting background rather than a loud accent. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal text, which offers excellent readability for UI layouts. The hex code for this inviting, sunny tone is #e28f5f.
Questions about #e28f5f
What is #e28f5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28f5f is rgb(226, 143, 95), in HSL hsl(22, 69%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 58%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e28f5f in a UI layout?
#e28f5f works best when contrasted against deep, grounded neutrals. It creates a balanced, professional look when paired with charcoal or very dark espresso text, which ensures the content remains readable while maintaining the color's warm, inviting atmosphere.
Is #e28f5f considered a warm or cool color?
#e28f5f is firmly a warm color, though its desaturated, pastel quality prevents it from feeling aggressive or overly vibrant. It carries the energy of traditional orange but softens it into a sophisticated, approachable shade that feels modern rather than retro.
Is #e28f5f readable on white or black?
#e28f5f has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.