#E2B98A Hex Color
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This unsaturated, dusty orange acts as a warm, approachable neutral. Its muted character makes it an ideal background color for organic branding or cosmetic packaging, as it feels more grounded than standard beige. Pair #e2b98a with charcoal or deep slate to create strong contrast, as black text reads clearly against this shade. The hex code for this mellow tone is #e2b98a.
Questions about #e2b98a
What is #e2b98a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b98a is rgb(226, 185, 138), in HSL hsl(32, 60%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 39%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e2b98a?
Is #e2b98a readable on white or black?
#e2b98a has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 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.