#E5884E Hex Color
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This medium-toned orange balances warmth with a slightly muted saturation, keeping it friendly rather than aggressive. Because black text maintains strong contrast against #e5884e, it works well for buttons or headlines. Avoid using it as a full-page background, as the intensity can overpower white space. Pair this hex code with a deep charcoal or slate blue for a balanced, modern look in your designs.
Questions about #e5884e
What is #e5884e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5884e is rgb(229, 136, 78), in HSL hsl(23, 74%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 66%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e5884e in a design scheme?
This warm orange works beautifully when anchored by deep charcoal or slate blue, which provide necessary grounding and readability. For a softer, more modern palette, try pairing #e5884e with muted earth tones to balance out its inherent intensity.
Is #e5884e suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #e5884e for long-form body text because its medium saturation can cause eye strain during extended reading. It is much more effective when reserved for call-to-action buttons, icons, or specific design accents that need to grab attention.
Is #e5884e readable on white or black?
#e5884e has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 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.