#E4B174 Hex Color

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Soft and lightly muted, #e4b174 is a warm pastel orange with golden tan undertones. Its mellow brightness suggests optimism, youth, and easygoing creativity without the intensity of saturated orange. Use the hex code #e4b174 as a supporting tone for spring, food, baby, or autumn designs, paired with navy or dark brown for readable text.

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What is #e4b174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e4b174 is rgb(228, 177, 116), in HSL hsl(33, 67%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 49%, 11%.

Which colors pair well with #e4b174?

Navy and dark brown pair well with #e4b174, creating readable depth while keeping its warm, relaxed character; cream or muted sage can soften palettes for food, seasonal, and family-friendly designs.

Is #e4b174 readable on white or black?

#e4b174 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.

#E4B174 Hex Color

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