#E3AE94 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange offers a mellow warmth that feels grounded rather than bright. Because #e3ae94 has a soft, chalky quality, it serves best as a supporting background tone or a muted highlight in print work. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create sophisticated contrast, as black text remains highly readable against its lighter surface.
Questions about #e3ae94
What is #e3ae94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3ae94 is rgb(227, 174, 148), in HSL hsl(20, 59%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 35%, 11%.
Is #e3ae94 readable on white or black?
#e3ae94 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.74:1 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.