#E48A66 Hex Color
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#e48a66 is a warm, mellow orange with soft coral undertones and moderate lightness. Its muted saturation gives designs a friendly, youthful feel without becoming loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring graphics, food packaging, or youth branding, pairing it with charcoal for grounded contrast. The #e48a66 hex code also supports readable black text.
Questions about #e48a66
What is #e48a66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e48a66 is rgb(228, 138, 102), in HSL hsl(17, 70%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 55%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e48a66?
#e48a66 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted sage because its soft coral warmth gains structure from darker or slightly earthy partners. Use it as a supporting color rather than a dominant background in restrained palettes.
Is #e48a66 readable on white or black?
#e48a66 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.