#E29B5C Hex Color
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This muted apricot hue balances warm optimism with a relaxed, mellow energy. Because it is highly readable against dark text, #e29b5c serves as an effective background choice for playful branding or youth-focused interfaces. It pairs well with slate blues or deep charcoals to ground its inherent lightness. The hex code for this soft orange is #e29b5c.
Questions about #e29b5c
What is #e29b5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e29b5c is rgb(226, 155, 92), in HSL hsl(28, 70%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 59%, 11%.
What colors pair effectively with #e29b5c for design layouts?
Because of its inherent warmth, #e29b5c creates a strong, grounded aesthetic when paired with slate blue or deep charcoal. These darker, cooler tones provide necessary contrast that keeps the apricot hue from feeling washed out or overly whimsical.
Is #e29b5c suitable for interface text?
While #e29b5c works well as a background or accent color, it is generally too light to be used for body text without failing accessibility standards. Always use high-contrast dark text over this color to ensure your designs remain readable for all users.
Is #e29b5c readable on white or black?
#e29b5c has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.