#E3A649 Hex Color
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#e3a649 is a mellow orange with golden, honeyed undertones. Its moderate saturation and lightness keep it soft rather than loud, so it suits spring palettes, food packaging, and youth branding. It works best as a supporting tone; as a large background it can read a little flat. Pair it with deep teal or navy for contrast, and note that black text on #e3a649 hits about 9.8:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #e3a649
What is #e3a649 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3a649 is rgb(227, 166, 73), in HSL hsl(36, 73%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 68%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3a649?
Deep teal and navy bring out the golden warmth in #e3a649 without overpowering it. For a softer scheme, try muted sage or cream as supporting neutrals.
What mood does #e3a649 convey?
It reads warm, friendly, and optimistic, thanks to its balanced saturation and lightness. That makes it a good fit for youth marketing, food and beverage design, and playful spring or autumn themes.
Is #e3a649 readable on white or black?
#e3a649 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.