#E4AA6B Hex Color
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Warm and softly muted, #e4aa6b combines orange and golden beige with a light, mellow finish. Its pastel character suits spring branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, and autumn layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than white, where it can look washed out. Black text reaches about a 10.3:1 contrast ratio on this hex code, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #e4aa6b
What is #e4aa6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4aa6b is rgb(228, 170, 107), in HSL hsl(31, 69%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 53%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4aa6b?
#e4aa6b pairs well with navy, charcoal, and deep brown because these darker partners give its light golden-orange base contrast and keep the overall palette grounded without overpowering its softness or warmth. White can make it appear washed out, so use a darker supporting tone when readability matters.
Is #e4aa6b a warm or cool color?
#e4aa6b reads as warm because its orange and golden-beige mix carries a clear yellow-orange undertone, while its muted saturation keeps that warmth gentle rather than bright or fiery.
Is #e4aa6b readable on white or black?
#e4aa6b has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.26:1 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.