#E5885F Hex Color

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This pastel orange has a warm, mellow quality that feels approachable and optimistic. Because it pairs exceptionally well with cool teals or deep charcoal, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Black text remains legible here, making it a functional choice for accessible UI elements. The hex code for this shade is #e5885f.

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What is #e5885f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e5885f is rgb(229, 136, 95), in HSL hsl(18, 72%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 59%, 10%.

What colors pair well with #e5885f?

Because #e5885f is a warm, mellow tone, it creates strong visual balance when paired with cool, deep neutrals like charcoal or dark teal. These high-contrast combinations ensure text remains legible while emphasizing the inviting, friendly nature of the orange.

Is #e5885f readable on white or black?

#e5885f has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.

#E5885F Hex Color

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