#E3B38E Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel orange, #e3b38e feels mellow and approachable due to its low saturation. It works best as a supporting tone, providing warmth without overwhelming a design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to anchor the lightness. Since black text provides strong contrast against this hex code, it is an accessible choice for legible body copy in soft, spring-themed layouts.
Questions about #e3b38e
What is #e3b38e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3b38e is rgb(227, 179, 142), in HSL hsl(26, 60%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 37%, 11%.
How can I effectively pair #e3b38e in a design layout?
Use #e3b38e as a subtle secondary tone and anchor its lightness by pairing it with charcoal or deep slate blue text. These high-contrast neutrals prevent the orange from feeling washed out while maintaining a modern, clean, and balanced visual hierarchy.
Is #e3b38e readable on white or black?
#e3b38e has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.10:1 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.