#E2B29C Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #e2b29c when a design needs warmth without noise, like baby packaging or spring branding. This dusty pastel orange has gray undertones and low saturation, so it reads mellow instead of bright. Black text on it hits about 11:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal, and use it as a base tone rather than an accent, since it fades next to white.
Questions about #e2b29c
What is #e2b29c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b29c is rgb(226, 178, 156), in HSL hsl(19, 55%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 31%, 11%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e2b29c?
Deep teal and forest green give #e2b29c contrast without harshness, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip pale pastels nearby, since they wash this shade out.
Is #e2b29c readable on white or black?
#e2b29c has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.08:1 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.