#E4A47B Hex Color
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This pastel orange offers a warm, desaturated glow that feels both mellow and approachable. Because it pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Since black text provides a strong 9.9:1 contrast, this hex code works reliably for readable UI type. Use #e4a47b to bring a soft, optimistic touch to branding or baby-focused layouts.
Questions about #e4a47b
What is #e4a47b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4a47b is rgb(228, 164, 123), in HSL hsl(23, 66%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 46%, 11%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e4a47b?
This pastel orange works beautifully when grounded by deeper, neutral tones to prevent it from washing out. Pair #e4a47b with charcoal or deep slate blues for a professional contrast, or use soft creams and warm beiges for a cohesive monochromatic scheme.
Is #e4a47b readable on white or black?
#e4a47b has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.