#E3A587 Hex Color
A mellow peach with warm charm
Soft and warm, #e3a587 is a muted, light orange with gentle peach and pink undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, youthful feel for spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and welcoming brand backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or dark brown. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #e3a587.
Questions about #e3a587
What is #e3a587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3a587 is rgb(227, 165, 135), in HSL hsl(20, 62%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 41%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3a587?
Does #e3a587 read as warm or cool?
#e3a587 reads as warm because its light orange base carries peach and pink undertones, while its muted saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than vivid across backgrounds and palettes alike. That balance gives it a welcoming, youthful mood for soft branding and seasonal designs.
Is #e3a587 readable on white or black?
#e3a587 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.