#E2A478 Hex Color
Warm, mellow orange with an approachable touch
This mellow, desaturated orange creates a friendly, approachable atmosphere for branding and interface design. The hex code #e2a478 provides a warm, neutral base, and its high contrast ratio ensures that black text remains sharp and legible. It functions best as a dominant background color, though it pairs surprisingly well with similar pink shades to create a sophisticated, modern palette.
Questions about #e2a478
What is #e2a478 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2a478 is rgb(226, 164, 120), in HSL hsl(25, 65%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 47%, 11%.
What colors pair best with the warm tone of #e2a478?
This shade works beautifully alongside charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, modern text pairings. If you prefer a softer, organic palette, try combining it with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites to balance its inherent warmth and saturation.
Is #e2a478 readable on white or black?
#e2a478 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.