#E3A888 Hex Color
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A soft, muted orange with warm peach and subtle pink undertones, #e3a888 brings fresh, gentle energy to visual designs. Its light, unsaturated finish supports softness, optimism, and youth without feeling overly bright. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for spring campaigns, baby products, food packaging, or autumn palettes. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #e3a888
What is #e3a888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3a888 is rgb(227, 168, 136), in HSL hsl(21, 62%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 40%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3a888?
#e3a888 pairs well with cream, sand, olive, terracotta, and teal, balancing its warm peach-orange base with earthy or cooler accents for welcoming, grounded palettes that retain its soft, optimistic character.
Does #e3a888 work with black text?
#e3a888 works well with black text because its light peach-orange surface provides strong luminance contrast, while white text has much less contrast and is generally difficult to read at normal sizes. Use a contrast checker for exact text sizes and weight.
Is #e3a888 warm or cool?
It is a warm color because its orange base is softened by peach and pink undertones, giving designs a gentle, welcoming mood rather than the sharper energy of vivid orange. Its low saturation keeps the warmth calm and approachable.
Where does #e3a888 work best in design?
#e3a888 works best as a warm supporting color in spring campaigns, baby products, food packaging, and autumn palettes, where its muted peach tone adds gentle optimism without the intensity of a bright orange.
Is #e3a888 readable on white or black?
#e3a888 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.22:1 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.