#E29A73 Hex Color
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Not a loud orange, #e29a73 leans muted and light, closer to apricot clay than citrus. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, which suits spring backgrounds, baby products, and food packaging. It works best as a dominant base or warm accent, paired with deep navy for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA comfortably on this hex code, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #e29a73
What is #e29a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e29a73 is rgb(226, 154, 115), in HSL hsl(21, 66%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 49%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e29a73?
Deep navy, charcoal, and sage green all ground #e29a73 well. Pair it with navy for strong contrast, or with cream and soft brown for a warmer, earthier palette.
Is #e29a73 readable on white or black?
#e29a73 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.