#E2C092 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange offers a soft and airy feel that works well in minimal designs. Because it is light and warm, #e2c092 serves as a reliable neutral background. It provides enough contrast for black text, making it highly readable for UI applications. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground the delicate tone without losing its approachable, mellow character. The hex code for this shade is #e2c092.
Questions about #e2c092
What is #e2c092 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2c092 is rgb(226, 192, 146), in HSL hsl(35, 58%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 35%, 11%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e2c092 in a professional design?
#e2c092 works best when paired with high-contrast, cool neutrals to ground its airy warmth. Combining this shade with deep charcoal or soft slate blue creates a balanced palette that feels sophisticated without losing the approachable, mellow character of the orange.
Is #e2c092 suitable for interface text or UI elements?
Because of its lightness, #e2c092 functions better as a background color than as a text color. When using it as a background, it provides excellent readability for dark, high-contrast text, making it a reliable choice for calming, minimal user interfaces.
Is #e2c092 readable on white or black?
#e2c092 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.18:1 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.