#E2B890 Hex Color
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This dusty orange is a muted, warm neutral with soft, earthy undertones. Because it feels approachable, #e2b890 works well as a background for branding projects. Pair this shade with deep charcoals to prevent a washed-out appearance. Black text provides excellent readability against this color, offering strong contrast for UI elements. The hex code for this mellow hue is #e2b890.
Questions about #e2b890
What is #e2b890 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b890 is rgb(226, 184, 144), in HSL hsl(29, 59%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 36%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2b890?
Because #e2b890 is a soft, muted neutral, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast, deep tones like charcoal or deep navy. These dark shades ground the orange, preventing it from appearing washed out on screens or printed materials.
Is #e2b890 suitable for text on websites?
This color is generally too light to be used as a primary text color, as it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds. It serves better as a background color or accent when paired with dark, bold text for readability.
Is #e2b890 readable on white or black?
#e2b890 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.49:1 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.