#E5A385 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #e5a385 is a pastel orange with a warm peachy undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, which suits spring themes, packaging, and youth branding. Pair it with deep teal or navy for contrast that stays friendly. Black text holds up well on top, reading at about 9.9:1.
Questions about #e5a385
What is #e5a385 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a385 is rgb(229, 163, 133), in HSL hsl(19, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 42%, 10%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5a385?
Deep teal, navy, and olive all make #e5a385 feel fresher than pairing it with white, which can wash it out. A dark terracotta or chocolate brown keeps the palette warm and grounded.
Is #e5a385 readable on white or black?
#e5a385 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.