#E2C08A Hex Color
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As a hex code, #e2c08a is a pale, muted orange with warm beige undertones and a softly faded finish. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy mood for spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and open-space backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep navy accents. Black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #e2c08a
What is #e2c08a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2c08a is rgb(226, 192, 138), in HSL hsl(37, 60%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 39%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2c08a?
#e2c08a pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for contrast, while muted terracotta accents reinforce its warm, earthy character without overwhelming the pale base, making these combinations especially effective in packaging, branding, and calm interface backgrounds.
Is #e2c08a warm or cool?
#e2c08a reads as a warm, muted orange-beige because its red and green values are higher than its blue value, while its high lightness and restrained saturation soften that warmth into an airy, faded appearance rather than a vivid orange.
Is #e2c08a readable on white or black?
#e2c08a has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.14:1 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.