#E2AC83 Hex Color
A mellow, sun-drenched peach with warmth
This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a soft, peach-like quality. Because it remains legible with black text, #e2ac83 serves as an excellent, optimistic base for UI backgrounds or branding that requires a friendly touch. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its lightness, as it can feel slightly washed out next to pure white. The hex code for this pastel shade is #e2ac83.
Questions about #e2ac83
What is #e2ac83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2ac83 is rgb(226, 172, 131), in HSL hsl(26, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 42%, 11%.
Does #e2ac83 work well with dark text?
Yes, #e2ac83 provides enough contrast to remain legible when paired with charcoal or deep slate text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. Avoid using it with white text, as the light saturation causes the typography to fade into the background.
What design style suits #e2ac83 best?
This shade thrives in organic, wellness-focused, or lifestyle branding where you want to avoid the harshness of a standard, vibrant orange. Its soft, peach-like quality signals friendliness and warmth without overwhelming the viewer, especially when balanced by neutral, earthy tones.
Is #e2ac83 readable on white or black?
#e2ac83 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.